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BF57 LVJ

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,364 mi
Last recorded96,364 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 LVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,993 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,314 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 69,760 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre`s slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 69,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge`s worn and slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre`s slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,025 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn

Fail 18 Sep 2017 67,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn

Pass 10 Sep 2016 65,178 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,850 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,653 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 56,653 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,235 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,235 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

coolant level low

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,664 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on the edge

offside rear tyre slight cracking in the tread

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,490 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,755 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LVJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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