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BN17 XEX

2017 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,822 mi
Last recorded64,822 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 XEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 64,822 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts heavy wear to inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 59,075 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 52,293 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords puncture in sidewall not repairable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mishapen on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 43,468 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 37,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front earing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,047 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 29,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,586 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 15,396 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 XEX is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 BN17 XEX, 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 BN17 XEX registered?

BN17 XEX is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2017.

Is BN17 XEX safe to buy?

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