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BW17 OXH

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,385 mi
Last recorded101,385 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 OXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 101,385 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 78,306 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,359 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 67,359 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cutting out badly far inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,319 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,303 miles
Pass 28 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 OXH is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OXH, 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

How do I check the history of BW17 OXH?

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What year was BW17 OXH registered?

BW17 OXH is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2017.

Is BW17 OXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 OXH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW17 OXH have outstanding finance?

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