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BK17 APY

2017 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,819 mi
Last recorded169,819 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 APY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 169,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 19 Dec 2025 169,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 20 Dec 2024 152,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 152,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 138,024 miles

Offside Front 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 22 Dec 2022 121,963 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 107,814 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,819 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 95,819 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,880 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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BK17 APY is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel 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 BK17 APY, 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 BK17 APY registered?

BK17 APY is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is BK17 APY safe to buy?

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