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BK17 VXR

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,182 mi
Last recorded97,182 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 VXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 97,182 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 97,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 89,952 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 89,952 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 85,647 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 85,647 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 79,590 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 79,590 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 75,331 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 75,331 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 68,172 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 64,531 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,552 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 59,337 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 51,170 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 43,120 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 VXR is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK17 VXR registered?

BK17 VXR is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2017.

Is BK17 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 VXR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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