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BL17 VDG

2017 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,615 mi
Last recorded59,615 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 VDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 59,615 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,489 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 47,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 3mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 47,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 3mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 39,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 35,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,839 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,847 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 VDG is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

BL17 VDG is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 August 2017.

Is BL17 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 VDG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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