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BT17 OXU

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 OXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 74,814 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 64,754 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 54,545 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 44,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Fail 30 Dec 2021 44,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 22 Dec 2020 31,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.5 - 3.0 mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 26 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 OXU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

BT17 OXU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2017.

Is BT17 OXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 OXU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT17 OXU have outstanding finance?

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