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BT17 DWU

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,582 mi
Last recorded36,582 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 DWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 36,582 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 32,737 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 29,081 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 25,490 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 25,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 22,389 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 22,389 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner tread

Pass 3 Jun 2020 20,188 miles
Pass 30 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 DWU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

BT17 DWU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 May 2017.

Is BT17 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 DWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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