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BJ17 XST

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,479 mi
Last recorded96,479 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 XST
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 96,479 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,196 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 84,843 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 84,829 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,487 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 16 Apr 2022 57,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 37,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite heavily scored and uneven on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 37,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite heavily scored and uneven on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre x 2 in tread ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 23,921 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 XST 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 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 XST, 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 XST registered?

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

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