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BG57 AVU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,249 mi
Last recorded104,249 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 AVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,249 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 104,135 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 97,937 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust brackets corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

handbrake lever release button damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2017 97,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust brackets corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

handbrake lever release button damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2016 84,480 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 84,480 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,467 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 63,918 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 49,964 miles

different aspect ratio tyres fitted to front axle to that of rear

signs of tyre wall repairs to front tyres

Fail 3 Aug 2013 49,964 miles

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

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

different aspect ratio tyres fitted to front axle to that of rear

signs of tyre wall repairs to front tyres

Fail 3 Aug 2012 26,201 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,201 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 4 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 5,687 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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BG57 AVU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG57 AVU, 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 BG57 AVU registered?

BG57 AVU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is BG57 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 AVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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