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BV17 YAX

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,119 mi
Last recorded50,119 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 YAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 50,119 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 46,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 39,265 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,006 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 32,785 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 29,997 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 25,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 22,447 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible fixing screws making plate illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 YAX is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAX, 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 BV17 YAX registered?

BV17 YAX is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is BV17 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 YAX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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