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BG57 LVB

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,315 mi
Last recorded58,315 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 58,315 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel damaged

Rear axle, arms & sway bar corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 58,315 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel damaged

Rear axle, arms & sway bar corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 57,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 56,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 54,064 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,562 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 49,708 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,261 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 48,261 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,155 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Nov 2018 45,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,126 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 42,126 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right ADJUSTED (1.8)

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 39,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/outer sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside front outer sidewall shows signs of perishing

Fail 4 Nov 2014 32,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 32,169 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 27,746 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,746 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 23,341 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear both tyres slighty perished outter side wall

Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,860 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 15,172 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 LVB is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LVB, 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 LVB registered?

BG57 LVB is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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