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BW17 TZU

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,670 mi
Last recorded70,670 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 TZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,670 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 70,670 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 60,424 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 60,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 50,712 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminating /opaque (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 42,787 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 42,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 38,337 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 38,336 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 33,788 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 33,788 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,726 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 27,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 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 TZU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

BW17 TZU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2017.

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