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BJ17 DHD

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

248,114 mi
Last recorded248,114 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 DHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 248,114 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 248,114 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS light flashing on the dash indicating malfunction (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 229,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

washers weak action

Fail 29 May 2025 229,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread,worn to zero on inner edge and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread nail noted and slight out of shape on inner part of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

T P M S light on

service light on

sill covers fitted

washers weak action

Pass 30 May 2024 213,018 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 213,018 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 157,437 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 117,183 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,698 miles
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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BJ17 DHD is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ17 DHD, 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 BJ17 DHD registered?

BJ17 DHD is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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