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BF57 YCL

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,541 mi
Last recorded66,541 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 66,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 66,208 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 65,182 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,073 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords [wall] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 63,771 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged [wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2020 63,215 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords [wall] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,295 miles

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

Rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,559 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,431 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 59,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake not locking

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,463 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,765 miles

o/s/r brake not locking

rear tyre wear edge

Fail 16 Oct 2015 49,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

front tyre wear edge

o/s/r brake not locking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,674 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 38,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 32,764 miles

n/s/r tyre wear edge

rear no plate det

Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,596 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,477 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 20,880 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 YCL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YCL, 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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What year was BF57 YCL registered?

BF57 YCL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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