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BD57 UHS

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,320 mi
Last recorded122,320 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 UHS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 122,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake dust cover corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,469 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2020 114,469 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 111,219 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 111,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 95,660 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 85,810 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

many rear suspension components are corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 2 Jul 2016 75,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 200--160 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2014 57,509 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system has slight corrosion

front registration plate has damadge but not likely to be misread

Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,736 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic covers fitted front

slight corrosion on front suspension

Pass 22 Dec 2010 25,380 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,245 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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BD57 UHS is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UHS, 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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BD57 UHS is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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