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G17 BBG

2023 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,667 mi
Last recorded54,667 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Focus22,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 BBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 54,667 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2025 54,467 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 42,017 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 47,850 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 47,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 38,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes are perishing

Rear dogbone bushes are perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2023 38,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes are perishing

Rear dogbone bushes are perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2022 31,093 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jun 2021 22,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2020 18,010 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 18,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,064 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,315 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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G17 BBG is a 2023 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2023 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 22,938 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 G17 BBG, 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 3 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G17 BBG registered?

G17 BBG is a 2023 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2023.

Is G17 BBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 BBG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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