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BW17 RXR

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,635 mi
Last recorded89,635 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 RXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 89,635 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 79,190 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 70,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 58,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 48,150 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 37,366 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 37,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread area heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 31,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 31,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 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 RXR 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 RXR, 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 RXR?

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What year was BW17 RXR registered?

BW17 RXR is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is BW17 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 RXR 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 RXR have outstanding finance?

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