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BG17 TVZ

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,563 mi
Last recorded61,563 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 TVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 61,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 55,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,058 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 42,554 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 42,551 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 35,282 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 29,424 miles
Pass 6 Apr 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 TVZ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG17 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

BG17 TVZ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is BG17 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 TVZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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