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BK17 YKA

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,604 mi
Last recorded89,604 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 YKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 89,604 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 77,556 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 77,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,950 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 55,149 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front ball joints on both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 55,149 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulders exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front ball joints on both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 45,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2022 45,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,995 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 25,701 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 YKA is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

BK17 YKA is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for BK17 YKA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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