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BL17 LVU

2017 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,661 mi
Last recorded25,661 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 LVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 25,661 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 22,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 19,639 miles

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view.

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 19,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 16,429 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 14,202 miles
Pass 7 May 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 LVU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

BL17 LVU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2017.

Is BL17 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 LVU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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