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BW17 RZP

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,527 mi
Last recorded85,527 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 RZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 85,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 74,927 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2025 74,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) axial rod excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested ball joint excessive play (1.2.1 (g))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2024 61,927 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 61,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

(ADVISE) EVIDENCE OF OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Apr 2023 49,624 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 49,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing on door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror lense damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread reading 1.6mm-1.mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure on door mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 39,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside 215/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 39,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside 215/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 1 Apr 2021 34,143 miles

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

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 RZP is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

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

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The MOT history for BW17 RZP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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