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BF57 LKA

2007 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,495 mi
Last recorded110,495 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 LKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 110,495 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 108,239 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 105,942 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,528 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,822 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 96,831 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,128 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 90,521 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 90,508 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 90,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs display signs of wear and corrosion. (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,180 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 69,870 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,697 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2014 59,670 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2013 53,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,835 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 46,835 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 374,497 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 37,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,671 miles

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

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

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

o/s door mirror glass broken

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 LKA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BF57 LKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF57 LKA registered?

BF57 LKA is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BF57 LKA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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