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BD17 XTJ

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,824 mi
Last recorded92,824 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 XTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 92,824 miles

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

Front front bumper damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2025 92,820 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2024 77,881 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 65,884 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 56,595 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 56,595 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2020 33,744 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2020 33,744 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 XTJ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

BD17 XTJ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2017.

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