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BF57 YEJ

2007 Ford Focus

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,582 mi
Last recorded119,582 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 YEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 119,582 miles

Offside Front Lower wing slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,198 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 106,610 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 101,839 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 101,839 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,514 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,485 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 87,485 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,495 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 78,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,255 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 76,253 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 67,573 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,659 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 56,647 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,118 miles

Oil leak

os door mirror cover missing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,889 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YEJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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