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BF57 KGU

2007 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,035 mi
Last recorded125,035 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 KGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 125,035 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

all rear suspension components and associated mountings showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

n/s and o/s/r closure panels and inner sills corroded

rear heat shield insecure.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 122,859 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Sill covers fitted

all rear suspension arms corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2023 122,849 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 116,949 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 107,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2021 107,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,452 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 25 Sep 2020 98,326 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,983 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,346 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,646 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,345 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,545 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,528 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 61,528 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 56,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,382 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 50,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,549 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 3 Sep 2010 41,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn very low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre worn 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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BF57 KGU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF57 KGU, 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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BF57 KGU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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