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BG57 EVJ

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,669 mi
Last recorded69,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 EVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 69,669 miles

Both side wing mirror covers are missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2025 65,976 miles

Both side wing mirror covers missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,037 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,158 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 48,739 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 48,738 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 44,013 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 40,538 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,598 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 25,289 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,972 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 17,385 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 15,417 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 15,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 12,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2012 9,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 15 Oct 2012 9,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 11 Oct 2011 6,880 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 5,140 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 3,192 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 EVJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG57 EVJ, 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 EVJ registered?

BG57 EVJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 November 2007.

Is BG57 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 EVJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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