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BX17 YRY

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,526 mi
Last recorded85,526 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX17 YRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 85,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 75,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit, bald on inner and outer edges of tread. Cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit, bald on inner and outer edges of tread. Cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 67,286 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres starting to scrub around inner treads.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside and cracking. Advise to replace asap 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,329 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 58,238 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,228 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,451 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 36,437 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 29,929 miles

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 YRY is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel 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 YRY, 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

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What year was BX17 YRY registered?

BX17 YRY is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is BX17 YRY safe to buy?

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