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BL17 NWA

2017 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,709 mi
Last recorded88,709 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 NWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 88,709 miles

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Fail 22 Oct 2025 88,709 miles

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

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Pass 23 Oct 2024 82,396 miles

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Fail 23 Oct 2024 82,396 miles

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

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Pass 14 Oct 2023 73,240 miles

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Pass 21 Oct 2022 65,569 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))

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Pass 25 Oct 2021 55,886 miles

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Fail 2 Jun 2021 50,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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Pass 5 Jun 2020 38,988 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f worn on inner, n/s/r 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 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 NWA is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NWA, 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 NWA registered?

BL17 NWA is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is BL17 NWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 NWA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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