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DE17 BKV

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,632 mi
Last recorded74,632 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 BKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 74,632 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 74,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 60,082 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 60,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 58,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 54,493 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 52,022 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 52,022 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,260 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,371 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 39,371 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 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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DE17 BKV is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE17 BKV, 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 DE17 BKV registered?

DE17 BKV is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DE17 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE17 BKV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE17 BKV have outstanding finance?

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