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BW17 OPJ

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,620 mi
Last recorded85,620 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 OPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 85,620 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2026 85,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 71,061 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,289 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 57,242 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 May 2023 57,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 May 2022 45,472 miles

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

turbo heat sheild insecure

Pass 10 May 2021 32,306 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,099 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 OPJ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue 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 OPJ, 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 OPJ registered?

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

Is BW17 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 OPJ 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 OPJ have outstanding finance?

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