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BD57 XLE

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,992 mi
Last recorded68,992 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 XLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 68,992 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 68,990 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 64,860 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 61,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 61,114 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,966 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 60,617 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2020 60,606 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2019 58,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 58,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 57,079 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 57,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front tyre has mutiple cuts in sidewall and is wearing in centre

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear rubber bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear rubber bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear rubber bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear rubber bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,166 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 52,166 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight play o/s/r drop link

Fail 25 Jan 2014 50,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight play o/s/r drop link

Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,337 miles

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

Shallow cut outer wall offside rear tyre.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,814 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,033 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 7 Jan 2011 39,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

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 XLE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

BD57 XLE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is BD57 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 XLE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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