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BD17 YBJ

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,465 mi
Last recorded74,465 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 74,465 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 68,237 miles

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 67,879 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 60,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 53,502 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 48,264 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 43,524 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 40,124 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 YBJ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBJ, 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

How do I check the history of BD17 YBJ?

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What year was BD17 YBJ registered?

BD17 YBJ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is BD17 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 YBJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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