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BF57 LRL

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,271 mi
Last recorded122,271 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 LRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 122,271 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 116,959 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 112,091 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 112,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,879 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 54,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 105,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,661 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 100,661 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,567 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 87,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,971 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 74,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,714 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2015 56,967 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,555 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,893 miles

o/s mirror unit cover missing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,578 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,163 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 9,443 miles

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 LRL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey 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 BF57 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

BF57 LRL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is BF57 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 LRL 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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