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BD57 VAF

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

239,341 mi
Last recorded239,341 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 239,341 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 222,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 203,408 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 203,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 186,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 186,302 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes on both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 13 Sep 2019 167,772 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 167,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 140,131 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 110,996 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,942 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 88,939 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,396 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall damaged (cuts)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,989 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Minor chips to windscreen

N/S/F Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,551 miles

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

Offside Front 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 VAF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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