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BW17 GNZ

2017 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,652 mi
Last recorded83,652 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 GNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,652 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 83,652 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,922 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 62,824 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 47,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 31,803 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 21,750 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 16,006 miles
Pass 21 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 GNZ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 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 BW17 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

BW17 GNZ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is BW17 GNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 GNZ 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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