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BL17 WFD

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,236 mi
Last recorded35,236 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 WFD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 35,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen at unions (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus all arms and links corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 31,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes swollen at rear flexi unions. (1.1.11 (c))

Several Turbo/Catalyst heat shields cracked and loose.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bushes worn/torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 28,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes swollen at brake flexi unions. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY small cracks in inner channel and VERY slight distortion on inner tread blocks. Tread at 5mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive VERY SLIGHT dampness around driveshaft seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear and tear on both front wishbone rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Turbo/Catalyst heat shield cracked/loose.

Pass 6 Jun 2023 25,339 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))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement VERY SLIGHT wear on front wishbone rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 21,879 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS & NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 18,601 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 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 WFD is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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