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BF57 YVS

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,696 mi
Last recorded139,696 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 YVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2019 139,696 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inner bush area (front bush) heavily corroded and bush housing is too thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer heavily corroded and breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating NSF and OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF and OSF rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR and OSR trailing arm front bushes heavily worn, wheels slightly cambering inwards, leading to both (relatively new) tyre edges wearing out! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR , OSF and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust heatshields insecure, loose and floating on exhaust

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner bush (front) housing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floorpan and towbar areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear reflector has a temp repair

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS front outer sill areas slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Temp repair applied to bonnet release mechanism to continue MOT test, requires repair

Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,591 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 119,714 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 103,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 87,336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,286 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 72,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,401 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges 205/50/17

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,878 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 22,559 miles

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

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

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 YVS is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YVS, 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 YVS is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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