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BR03 MUM

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,829 mi
Last recorded68,829 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 MUM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 68,829 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 61,598 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 61,598 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside & offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,605 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 55,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside & offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2023 50,707 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2023 50,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2023 50,702 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 49,881 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 49,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 43,397 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 43,396 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Lamp in mirror damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror glass damaged.

Pass 12 Dec 2020 29,509 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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BR03 MUM is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BR03 MUM, 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 BR03 MUM registered?

BR03 MUM is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2017.

Is BR03 MUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR03 MUM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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