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BV17 VFE

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,678 mi
Last recorded130,678 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 VFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 130,678 miles

both rear trailing arms big bushes splitting

Fail 13 Feb 2026 130,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear trailing arms big bushes splitting

Pass 17 Feb 2025 118,799 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 101,394 miles

gearbox oil leak from driveshaft oil seal

Fail 17 Feb 2024 101,369 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front dirt behind number plate

gearbox oil leak from driveshaft oil seal

Pass 11 Feb 2023 83,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 67,683 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,317 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 41,120 miles

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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BV17 VFE is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV17 VFE, 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 BV17 VFE registered?

BV17 VFE is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2017.

Is BV17 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 VFE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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