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BT17 XFE

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,108 mi
Last recorded58,108 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 XFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 58,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 58,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 54,016 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 50,738 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 44,580 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 25,082 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 23,025 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 23,025 miles

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

Pass 17 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 XFE is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

BT17 XFE is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is BT17 XFE safe to buy?

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