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BV17 YBN

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,094 mi
Last recorded61,094 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 YBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 61,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre blocky tread on inner

Fail 4 Mar 2026 61,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre blocky tread on inner

Pass 7 Mar 2025 57,914 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 57,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 44,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 31,043 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 21,527 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 21,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 19,610 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 19,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 YBN is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue 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 BV17 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

BV17 YBN is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is BV17 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 YBN 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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