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BW17 OVB

2017 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,893 mi
Last recorded85,893 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 OVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 85,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshaped on inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,839 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 65,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2023 53,292 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nearing 2mm markers

Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,497 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,332 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 35,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.50, measured mean value 0.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 30,672 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2021 30,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OVB is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel 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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

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

Is BW17 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 OVB 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.

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