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BD57 VDG

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,359 mi
Last recorded96,359 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,359 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 96,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 89,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 75,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,151 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 71,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine oil too low

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,345 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 62,345 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both bulbs were loose (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under components

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,943 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 40,943 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,236 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 30,297 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,634 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 19,651 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 19,651 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VDG is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

BD57 VDG is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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