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BT17 JKX

2017 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,481 mi
Last recorded129,481 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 JKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 129,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 116,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 104,976 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 104,976 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 104,919 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 104,917 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,788 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear to both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 29 Nov 2022 98,786 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear to both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,462 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 55,274 miles
Pass 18 May 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 JKX is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JKX, 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 JKX registered?

BT17 JKX is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is BT17 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 JKX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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