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BW17 XFS

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,880 mi
Last recorded81,880 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 XFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 81,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint gaitors cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint gaitor cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 81,880 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint gaitors cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint gaitor cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 76,393 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2024 70,644 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,453 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 55,909 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 47,529 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 47,529 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,694 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 35,693 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 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 XFS is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

BW17 XFS is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is BW17 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 XFS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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