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BD57 VGC

2007 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,792 mi
Last recorded97,792 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 97,792 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2025 97,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 94,372 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 94,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,639 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 91,183 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 85,148 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 85,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,888 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,350 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,269 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2014 36,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,375 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,714 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 13,928 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 9,158 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 9,156 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VGC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD57 VGC registered?

BD57 VGC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is BD57 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 VGC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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