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BG17 HHT

2017 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,242 mi
Last recorded40,242 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 HHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 40,242 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 33,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 136,709 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 28,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wall severely perished

Pass 31 Aug 2022 24,544 miles

nsr/nsf/osf tyre walls perished

Fail 31 Aug 2022 24,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

nsr/nsf/osf tyre walls perished

Pass 1 Sep 2021 19,407 miles

Front Tyres, walls cut and perished

Rear Tyres, walls perished

Pass 7 Sep 2020 12,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 11,440 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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BG17 HHT is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol 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 BG17 HHT, 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 BG17 HHT registered?

BG17 HHT is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is BG17 HHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 HHT 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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