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BC51 VTR

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,736 mi
Last recorded111,736 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 VTR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 111,736 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 111,736 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 106,110 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 106,109 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 97,505 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 93,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 70,759 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 46,987 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 29,151 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 18,104 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 17,725 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BC51 VTR is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2017 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC51 VTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC51 VTR registered?

BC51 VTR is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BC51 VTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 VTR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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