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BT17 USZ

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,860 mi
Last recorded147,860 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 USZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 147,860 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 147,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 137,900 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 137,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 129,052 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 121,524 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 112,501 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 112,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,610 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 90,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 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 USZ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

BT17 USZ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2017.

Is BT17 USZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 USZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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