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BK17 YLJ

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,941 mi
Last recorded39,941 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 39,941 miles

Offside reverse lamp n/w

TPMS light on

Pass 27 Dec 2024 35,997 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 33,081 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 33,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 27,934 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 18,822 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 11,834 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 9,195 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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 YLJ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLJ, 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

How do I check the history of BK17 YLJ?

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What year was BK17 YLJ registered?

BK17 YLJ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is BK17 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 YLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK17 YLJ have outstanding finance?

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