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BW17 SBX

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,275 mi
Last recorded151,275 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 151,275 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 145,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 130,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 111,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 215/50R17

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2022 90,320 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 68,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- low wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- low wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 51,272 miles

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 SBX is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

BW17 SBX is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2017.

Is BW17 SBX safe to buy?

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