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BD17 ACF

2017 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,597 mi
Last recorded78,597 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 ACF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,597 miles

Central Exhaust centre box in contact with heat shield

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Few small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 78,593 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits See Test Results (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust centre box in contact with heat shield

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Few small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 67,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arms (bonding braking away) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 59,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arms (bonding braking away) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 40,796 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020

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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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BD17 ACF is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD17 ACF, 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.

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How do I check the history of BD17 ACF?

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What year was BD17 ACF registered?

BD17 ACF is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2017.

Is BD17 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 ACF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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