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BR17 FYY

2017 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,297 mi
Last recorded78,297 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR17 FYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 78,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 59,746 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 55,393 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jun 2023 45,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 45,238 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play suspect tie rod also (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 35,882 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 25,178 miles

Offside Front seatbelt stalk tapped up

Fail 29 Jun 2021 25,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake pads low !!! osf tyre bald on edge.osf seat buckle cover loose tapped on

Pass 23 Sep 2020 21,831 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Fail 23 Sep 2020 21,831 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

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

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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BR17 FYY is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BR17 FYY, 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 BR17 FYY registered?

BR17 FYY is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2017.

Is BR17 FYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR17 FYY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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