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BW17 TYU

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,093 mi
Last recorded80,093 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 TYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 80,093 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertray/guard fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2025 70,845 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 61,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 52,361 miles

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

front windscreen washer poor on nearside

Fail 26 Jul 2023 52,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front windscreen washer poor on nearside

Pass 4 Jul 2022 47,757 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 47,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 41,317 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

unable to inspect inner CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2021 41,317 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

unable to inspect inner CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,403 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill and floor covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2020 36,403 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill and floor covers fitted

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

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 TYU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey 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 TYU, 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 TYU?

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What year was BW17 TYU registered?

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

Is BW17 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 TYU 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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