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BL17 BXD

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,551 mi
Last recorded99,551 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 BXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 99,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 99,551 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2025 82,133 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 62,676 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 54,354 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 43,109 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 25,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts on inner sidewall and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 21,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 21,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BL17 BXD is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL17 BXD, 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 BL17 BXD registered?

BL17 BXD is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is BL17 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 BXD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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