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BD57 VGZ

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,730 mi
Last recorded113,730 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 113,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 109,312 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 109,306 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,043 miles

Exhaust shield loose but still secure

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,586 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear heat shield loose above back box

Fail 16 Sep 2019 98,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear heat shield loose above back box

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,239 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,839 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,498 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 76,488 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,042 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,498 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,508 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,895 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
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BD57 VGZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

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

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