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BJ17 LXR

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,994 mi
Last recorded92,994 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 LXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 92,994 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 72,171 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 72,171 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 66,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 66,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flange chalked (possibly at flexi too further invetigation req) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,535 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 53,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 46,197 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 39,353 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 34,211 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 LXR is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

BJ17 LXR is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is BJ17 LXR safe to buy?

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