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BX17 DSE

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,840 mi
Last recorded103,840 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX17 DSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 103,840 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 103,839 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 100,527 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 96,262 miles

Offside Rear inner side light bulb not working

Fail 24 Jan 2024 96,235 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear inner side light bulb not working

Pass 15 Jul 2022 86,993 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 85,552 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,294 miles
Pass 6 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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BX17 DSE is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX17 DSE, 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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How do I check the history of BX17 DSE?

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What year was BX17 DSE registered?

BX17 DSE is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is BX17 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX17 DSE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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