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BD57 VHA

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,138 mi
Last recorded119,138 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 119,138 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 119,110 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 118,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 118,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 188,444 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 188,444 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 117,827 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

front wipers just clearing screen

Fail 10 Nov 2018 117,827 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

front wipers just clearing screen

Pass 7 Nov 2017 117,197 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack on tread surface area

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 2 Nov 2016 115,991 miles

offfside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,429 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 112,705 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2013 109,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,431 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing inner edges

o/s rear indicator discolouring

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,535 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,526 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 VHA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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