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BJ66 SSZ

2017 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,907 mi
Last recorded82,907 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 SSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 82,907 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 82,907 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,184 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light OSF Wing mirror indicator lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light OSR Fog lamp lens in cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 73,184 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working NSF Side light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF Anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover (upper) no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working OSF Side light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working OSR Fog lamp inoperative (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on at time of test (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF Anti roll bar link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light OSF Wing mirror indicator lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light OSR Fog lamp lens in cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,355 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 47,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 34,788 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 34,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 21,555 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 21,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 13,007 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 11,855 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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BJ66 SSZ is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ66 SSZ, 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 BJ66 SSZ registered?

BJ66 SSZ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2017.

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