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BJ17 JSV

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,125 mi
Last recorded49,125 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
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

RegistrationBJ17 JSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 49,125 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 38,846 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 38,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 31,076 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 30,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 25,757 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 21,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 16,720 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 13,416 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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BJ17 JSV is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue 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 BJ17 JSV, 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 BJ17 JSV registered?

BJ17 JSV is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is BJ17 JSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ17 JSV 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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