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BD17 CFF

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,035 mi
Last recorded73,035 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 CFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,035 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 66,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 66,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 59,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,075 miles

Spare tyre under-inflated

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Mar 2023 52,075 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre under-inflated

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,589 miles

Spare tyre under-inflated

Under body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2021 38,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slight un-even wear

Spare tyre under-inflated

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Mar 2021 38,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slight un-even wear

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre under-inflated

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2020 35,302 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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BD17 CFF is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CFF, 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 BD17 CFF registered?

BD17 CFF is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is BD17 CFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 CFF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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