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BG57 EWV

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2026

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 47,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 44,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 44,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 42,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 38,471 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 35,882 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 34,837 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 34,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 33,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 31,408 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 31,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 30,289 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides plus inner edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Front both sides wiper blades perishing

Nearside Front mirror slight damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,016 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 2/3mm inner worn low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror slight damaged

child seats fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 26,281 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 24,610 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 23,313 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 15,813 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 9,667 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 EWV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG57 EWV registered?

BG57 EWV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is BG57 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 EWV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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