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BM17 LFK

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,345 mi
Last recorded63,345 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 LFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 63,345 miles

Coolant below minimum

Pass 8 Nov 2024 57,996 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 57,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 54,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 54,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 49,640 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 49,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 43,259 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 33,410 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,885 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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BM17 LFK is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BM17 LFK, 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 BM17 LFK registered?

BM17 LFK is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is BM17 LFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 LFK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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