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BL17 UAJ

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,102 mi
Last recorded37,102 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 UAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 37,102 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 34,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 31,197 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 27,393 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 22,258 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 22,258 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 16,650 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 16,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 12,658 miles

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 UAJ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 UAJ, 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 UAJ registered?

BL17 UAJ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is BL17 UAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 UAJ 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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