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BL17 ZYC

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,887 mi
Last recorded38,887 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 ZYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 38,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 38,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 37,522 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 36,012 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 36,012 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 33,752 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small cut in tread

Pass 24 May 2022 30,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low across the tread surface but worn very low on the edge of the tread surface, also slight damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a deep cut to the tread surface but no evidence of visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 26,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn down to 3mm

Slight damage to nearside rear outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2020 23,526 miles
Pass 23 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 ZYC 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 80%.

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 ZYC, 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 ZYC registered?

BL17 ZYC is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is BL17 ZYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 ZYC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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