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BD57 SVU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,139 mi
Last recorded79,139 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 SVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,139 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underbody has rust including suspension components and mounting points + sills both sides inner

Fail 3 Apr 2025 79,136 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underbody has rust including suspension components and mounting points + sills both sides inner

Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,195 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,371 miles

near side outer sill corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2023 74,366 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

near side outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,698 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 69,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 65,818 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,691 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 55,256 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 50,996 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 50,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 48,129 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,134 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,419 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,382 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,039 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BD57 SVU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD57 SVU, 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 19 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD57 SVU registered?

BD57 SVU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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