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BW17 NTC

2017 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,942 mi
Last recorded43,942 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 NTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 43,942 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 43,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 205/55/16 (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 20 Jun 2025 43,452 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 42,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 40,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 39,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 37,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,276 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 34,276 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 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 NTC is a 2017 Ford Focus in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

BW17 NTC is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is BW17 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 NTC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW17 NTC have outstanding finance?

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