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BT17 DWF

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,960 mi
Last recorded77,960 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 DWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 77,960 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides in tread aria (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords almost to ply and cords in tread aria (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread aria (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2026 77,960 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides in tread aria (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords almost to ply and cords in tread aria (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread aria (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2025 64,717 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 64,717 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing missing/broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 53,423 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed large Sat nav and phone holder from Zone A of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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 30 Aug 2023 41,289 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 41,289 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction 2 obstructions stuck to inside of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 29,541 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 29,541 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 26,005 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 21,043 miles
Pass 20 Apr 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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BT17 DWF is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BT17 DWF, 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 BT17 DWF registered?

BT17 DWF is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is BT17 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 DWF shows 12 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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