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BD17 KBN

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,581 mi
Last recorded158,581 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 KBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 158,581 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FITTED WRONG WAY ROUND

Pass 17 Oct 2025 141,263 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 141,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,867 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 74,579 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2022 74,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2021 63,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,727 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 38,422 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 KBN is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 KBN, 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 KBN registered?

BD17 KBN is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BD17 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 KBN 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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