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BL17 BZR

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,397 mi
Last recorded94,397 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 BZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 94,397 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 94,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 76,594 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 42,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner-shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 34,211 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 31,603 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 31,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 29,380 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 21,568 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 21,568 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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 BZR is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 BL17 BZR, 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 BL17 BZR registered?

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

Is BL17 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 BZR 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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