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BN17 YOW

2017 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

204,884 mi
Last recorded204,884 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 YOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 204,884 miles

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

Offside Front Seatbelt buckle cowling missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 152,001 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 116,412 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 116,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 76,154 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 41,438 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 3,470 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 3,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 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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BN17 YOW is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN17 YOW, 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

How do I check the history of BN17 YOW?

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What year was BN17 YOW registered?

BN17 YOW is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is BN17 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 YOW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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