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CV17 BDE

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,770 mi
Last recorded62,770 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV17 BDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 62,770 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 59,263 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 55,433 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 55,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 50,507 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,221 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 45,215 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,486 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,665 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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CV17 BDE is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black 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 CV17 BDE, 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 CV17 BDE registered?

CV17 BDE is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is CV17 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV17 BDE 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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