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BM17 LGL

2017 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,662 mi
Last recorded94,662 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 LGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 94,662 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 94,662 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2025 87,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 87,558 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 77,707 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 65,656 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 65,656 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 48,447 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2021 32,260 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 20,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 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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BM17 LGL is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc 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 LGL, 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 LGL registered?

BM17 LGL is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is BM17 LGL safe to buy?

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