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BR16 GSL

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,388 mi
Last recorded88,388 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR16 GSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,388 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 86,305 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 85,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

both front rack arms have slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2023 76,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 76,860 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 69,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 54,033 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2020 45,448 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 45,383 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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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BR16 GSL is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BR16 GSL, 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 BR16 GSL registered?

BR16 GSL is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2017.

Is BR16 GSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR16 GSL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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