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BG57 OBN

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,921 mi
Last recorded143,921 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 OBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 143,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight leak on addertive bottle on back

Fail 11 Oct 2022 143,898 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight leak on addertive bottle on back

Pass 27 Oct 2021 142,554 miles

Engine system failure illuminated on instrument panel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 142,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine system failure illuminated on instrument panel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 142,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 139,942 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 139,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 133,115 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose.

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 126,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 121,507 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre uneven wear tyre lumpy

Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly lumpy on inner tread

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 101,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,694 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,809 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,201 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 OBN is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OBN, 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 OBN is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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