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BJ17 OWE

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,210 mi
Last recorded73,210 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 OWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 73,210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 64,146 miles

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Mar 2024 56,297 miles

Rear Service brake efforts imbalanced

TPMS lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Mar 2024 56,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake efforts imbalanced

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres, perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2023 53,580 miles

Rear Service brake efforts slightly imbalanced

Rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2022 51,662 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 51,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2021 49,752 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 49,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 43,726 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 OWE is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 OWE, 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 OWE registered?

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

Is BJ17 OWE safe to buy?

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