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BD57 YUJ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,002 mi
Last recorded112,002 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 YUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 112,002 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment t or repair.

Fail 28 Sep 2021 111,914 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 109,989 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking from the seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,011 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 99,999 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust shield loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,522 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply cords

Pass 12 Oct 2016 87,359 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 87,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,687 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 68,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill undercovers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill undercovers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,248 miles

front no plate split

Fail 14 Oct 2011 46,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front no plate split

Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,860 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 36,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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 YUJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

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

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