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BD57 XLJ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,242 mi
Last recorded104,242 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 104,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 104,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 96,397 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 89,870 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 83,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,672 miles

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

front radiator and aircon condenser damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,178 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 70,178 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,834 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 63,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,369 miles

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)

coolant radiator damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2017 51,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant radiator damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,549 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,040 miles

offside front tyre sidewall perished

petrol flap missing

Pass 8 Oct 2012 14,455 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 12,389 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 12,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f road wheel slightly buckled

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer side wall

Pass 11 Oct 2010 9,127 miles

all 4 tyres slightly damaged on outer side walls in various places - mainly both front

Fail 11 Oct 2010 9,127 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

all 4 tyres slightly damaged on outer side walls in various places - mainly both front

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 XLJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

BD57 XLJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is BD57 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 XLJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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