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BL17 LWH

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,073 mi
Last recorded92,073 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 LWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 92,073 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 91,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer close to canvas - replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 81,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 81,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 70,540 miles

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

Front tyres 3mm

Pass 26 Nov 2021 64,862 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 44,244 miles
Pass 19 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 LWH is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWH, 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 LWH registered?

BL17 LWH is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2017.

Is BL17 LWH safe to buy?

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