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BG57 EWT

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 EWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 119,234 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 119,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 112,915 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 107,744 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,742 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 102,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,537 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 95,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,278 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 86,275 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 79,097 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 79,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 65,453 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,055 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,244 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,243 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 41,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 EWT is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EWT, 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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BG57 EWT is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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