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BD17 GWJ

2017 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,079 mi
Last recorded90,079 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 GWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 90,079 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,091 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 79,108 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 71,365 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 71,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,088 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,308 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 60,308 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 51,301 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 51,301 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 35,004 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 GWJ is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GWJ, 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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What year was BD17 GWJ registered?

BD17 GWJ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is BD17 GWJ safe to buy?

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