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BG57 OUK

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,532 mi
Last recorded146,532 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 OUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides- trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2023 137,289 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 137,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,512 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 127,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 120,072 miles

Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,016 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 113,962 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 110,432 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 110,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 106,508 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 102,256 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 98,690 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 98,690 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Rear (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,917 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 94,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,240 miles

Centre Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 1,456 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 1,456 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,400 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,589 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 77,589 miles

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

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 OUK is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 OUK, 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 OUK is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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