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BT17 XJN

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,789 mi
Last recorded97,789 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 XJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 97,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 97,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 83,765 miles

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2024 83,765 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

EXHAUST BLOWING AT THE FRONT ABOVE THE UNDER TRAY

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS LIGHT ON

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREEN-WASH (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 75,326 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 75,283 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 43,263 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 28,200 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 28,200 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 XJN is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol 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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

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

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