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BD57 VEL

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,774 mi
Last recorded173,774 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 173,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 162,777 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 162,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

exhaust tail pipe support bracket broken

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2016 145,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

exhaust tail pipe support bracket broken

Pass 4 Sep 2015 130,899 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 130,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 116,996 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 116,996 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 101,642 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 101,642 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,442 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2012 95,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,548 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 81,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ALL TYRES WORN LOW....UNEVEN WEAR ON REAR TYRES....front bumper/body damage..old coolant around thermostate housing area..exhaust heat shield has been damaged..

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,716 miles

lip around front and rear brake discs..rear brake pads starting to wear low..front bumper damage/under tray..dents and scratchs over bodywork....

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 VEL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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