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BW17 OTP

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,682 mi
Last recorded81,682 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 OTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 81,682 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 65,493 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smear screen, advise

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose, advise

Pass 13 Feb 2024 50,624 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 50,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 49,963 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 47,018 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 47,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 38,947 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 38,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 31,480 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 OTP is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OTP, 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 BW17 OTP registered?

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

Is BW17 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 OTP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW17 OTP have outstanding finance?

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