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A525 BMW

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,878 mi
Last recorded87,878 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA525 BMW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 87,878 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 73,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 56,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,604 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,946 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 15,090 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 15,090 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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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A525 BMW is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A525 BMW, 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

How do I check the history of A525 BMW?

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What year was A525 BMW registered?

A525 BMW is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2017.

Is A525 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A525 BMW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A525 BMW have outstanding finance?

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