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BM17 LHR

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,417 mi
Last recorded72,417 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 72,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm and worn on inside and outside) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (and o/s/r)

Pass 23 Apr 2025 63,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (side wall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and o/s/r

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 55,061 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 49,065 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 42,184 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 34,099 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 34,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 27,802 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 LHR is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey 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 BM17 LHR, 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 BM17 LHR registered?

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

Is BM17 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 LHR 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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