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BW17 SNX

2017 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,523 mi
Last recorded111,523 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 111,523 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2026 111,516 miles

Emissions unable to be completed insufficient oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Dipstick not replaced fully (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2025 96,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inners (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 85,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 79,737 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 79,737 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 73,255 miles

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,288 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 44,773 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 SNX 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 70%.

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 SNX, 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 SNX registered?

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

Is BW17 SNX safe to buy?

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