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BG17 OXT

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,601 mi
Last recorded78,601 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 OXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 78,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 65,209 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 65,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 54,826 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 54,826 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

crack in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 9 Mar 2020 28,329 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 28,329 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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 OXT is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,261cc 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 BG17 OXT, 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 BG17 OXT registered?

BG17 OXT is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is BG17 OXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 OXT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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