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BF57 VPT

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,939 mi
Last recorded119,939 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 VPT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 119,939 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front outer body sill near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,205 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both and bearing both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 115,205 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective can't be open (3.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 112,507 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 112,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 110,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 103,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2020 101,355 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,263 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 93,469 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear both both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 93,469 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded and rear both both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished (205/55/16

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Oct 2016 88,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished (205/55/16

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside+offside backside of discs (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside+offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust is hung with wire but is supported

x2 child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of rear seat belt restraints

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

Fail 17 Aug 2013 64,132 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 64,132 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 36,000 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 35,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 VPT is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black 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 VPT, 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 VPT is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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