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BW17 UCM

2017 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,824 mi
Last recorded109,824 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 109,824 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 109,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 100,803 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 90,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,805 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,026 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 61,026 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,281 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 UCM 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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

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

Is BW17 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 UCM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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