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BW17 ELO

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,483 mi
Last recorded36,483 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 36,483 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 36,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 32,212 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 27,891 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 22,719 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 18,738 miles
Pass 27 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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BW17 ELO is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BW17 ELO, 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 BW17 ELO registered?

BW17 ELO is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 July 2017.

Is BW17 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 ELO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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