CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD57 VGL

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

135,089 mi
Last recorded135,089 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 135,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 132,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 129,254 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsf,osf (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

chip in screen

Pass 7 Aug 2023 125,721 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread, small cuts to tread no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing, bottom mounting holed and corroded, non structural and no sharp edges

Offside Rear Outer seat belt slight fluffing to webbing

coolant level low

engine oil level just above minimum

fluid on power steering pipes and pump

oil on gearbox, and lower rear gearbox mount

Fail 1 Aug 2022 122,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to tread (x2) down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer tread

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges, worn low in tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread, small cuts to tread no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing, bottom mounting holed and corroded, non structural and no sharp edges

Offside Rear Outer seat belt slight fluffing to webbing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge, worn to 2.5mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

engine oil level just above minimum

fluid on power steering pipes and pump

oil on gearbox, and lower rear gearbox mount

Pass 16 Jul 2021 120,560 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 114,565 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 110,114 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,986 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,924 miles

Oil leak on gearbox

Pass 1 Jul 2015 97,322 miles

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,873 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,787 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 60,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,307 miles

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD57 VGL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VGL, 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

How do I check the history of BD57 VGL?

You can check the full history of BD57 VGL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD57 VGL registered?

BD57 VGL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2007.

Is BD57 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 VGL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD57 VGL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD57 VGL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.