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BL17 VDC

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,067 mi
Last recorded68,067 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 VDC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 68,067 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 68,055 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 60,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 60,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 53,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2024 53,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2023 47,361 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 18 Jun 2022 40,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,480 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2020 25,479 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 VDC is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol 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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

BL17 VDC is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is BL17 VDC safe to buy?

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