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BT17 OWK

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,448 mi
Last recorded115,448 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 OWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 115,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 3-4000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 101,150 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 89,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge &nail in tyre (not repairable) recommend replaced within 1000 miles!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replaced approx 3/4000 miles!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace both within 1000 miles!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 64,161 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 51,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 51,044 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 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 OWK is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

BT17 OWK is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2017.

Is BT17 OWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 OWK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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