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BG17 OEB

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,854 mi
Last recorded54,854 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 OEB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 54,854 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 47,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 43,660 miles

Tyre pressure warning light showing

Fail 1 Dec 2023 43,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Water jets missing (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre pressure warning light showing

Pass 28 Oct 2022 33,624 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 33,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 26,560 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door seals insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2021 26,560 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door seals insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2020 20,080 miles

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

drivers door weather seal insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2020 19,971 miles

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

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

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

drivers door weather seal insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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 OEB is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

BG17 OEB is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BG17 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 OEB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG17 OEB have outstanding finance?

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