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BT17 FJU

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,986 mi
Last recorded72,986 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 FJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 72,986 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 63,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 52,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 44,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 36,821 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 30,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 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 FJU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT17 FJU registered?

BT17 FJU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is BT17 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 FJU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT17 FJU have outstanding finance?

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