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BW17 SVK

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,455 mi
Last recorded79,455 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 79,455 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both are twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 55,507 miles

Front both tyre tread depths are on 3mm and worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both steering rack gaiters are twisted

Fail 12 Nov 2024 55,496 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front both tyre tread depths are on 3mm and worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both steering rack gaiters are twisted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 44,517 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 44,515 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play possibly insecure, which would be a DANGEROUS defect.vision obscured by the steering rack gaiter (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 34,448 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 34,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 33,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 30,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,226 miles
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 SVK is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVK, 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

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What year was BW17 SVK registered?

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

Is BW17 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 SVK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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