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BN17 XEP

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,271 mi
Last recorded87,271 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 XEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,271 miles

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

offside beam pattern poor

Fail 10 Oct 2025 87,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside beam pattern poor

Fail 3 Oct 2025 86,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large crack in zone A exceeds 10 mm limit (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,074 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 63,729 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,623 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))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 48,958 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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 40,823 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 36,498 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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BN17 XEP is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN17 XEP, 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 BN17 XEP registered?

BN17 XEP is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BN17 XEP safe to buy?

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