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BG57 EXV

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,491 mi
Last recorded120,491 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 EXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 120,491 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion at an advanced state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion at an advanced state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion at an advanced state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion detected at front & rear suspension components Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay .

exhaust heatshield on underside insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2025 115,185 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay .

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces reducing braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

age related corrosion detected at front & rear suspension components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2024 104,859 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion detected at front & rear suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,539 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 85,036 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 85,036 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 84,036 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 84,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,159 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,240 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,232 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,920 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,718 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 30 Aug 2011 30,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,193 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 EXV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EXV, 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 EXV registered?

BG57 EXV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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