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BG57 LVH

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,051 mi
Last recorded66,051 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,051 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension bushes cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2020 66,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension bushes cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,123 miles

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight. ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 60,123 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight. ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower accident damage to n/s/r lower bumper

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 54,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower accident damage to n/s/r lower bumper

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2016 45,961 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,894 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded at top (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 40,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise regular checks or change (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded at top (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise regular checks or change (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,528 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 32,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 27,392 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perrishing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,716 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 18,753 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 18,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LVH is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LVH, 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 LVH is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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