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BD57 UJZ

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,691 mi
Last recorded153,691 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 153,691 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sills covered fully/ body kit

Fail 19 Jun 2026 153,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sills covered fully/ body kit

Pass 23 Jun 2025 152,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure Wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 151,151 miles

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

arches, sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 136,337 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 124,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 124,994 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 114,330 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cap (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing damage

Pass 16 Feb 2021 110,885 miles

exhaust shield loose

Fail 16 Feb 2021 110,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust shield loose

Pass 10 Feb 2020 101,780 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 100,820 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 94,601 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 94,601 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,436 miles

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

battery clamp not secured properly but still present

front suspension and subframe corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2016 80,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nail (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread cracked (4.1.D.1b)

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

battery clamp not secured properly but still present

front suspension and subframe corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,492 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,893 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,735 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,296 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 36,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,984 miles

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

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 UJZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BD57 UJZ, 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 UJZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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