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BJ17 XFU

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,345 mi
Last recorded71,345 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 XFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 71,345 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 71,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on indicating a fault (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 58,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17/95W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 58,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17/95W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 49,775 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 45,956 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 39,191 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 33,117 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 24,284 miles
Pass 22 Jun 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 XFU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel 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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

BJ17 XFU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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