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BF57 VPJ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 VPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,629 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 81,553 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 78,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 75,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 73,045 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,051 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,228 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 55,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,346 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 42,624 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 42,624 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 34,921 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,059 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,087 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,080 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)

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 VPJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

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

Is BF57 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 VPJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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