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BG57 OYB

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,505 mi
Last recorded141,505 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 OYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 141,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi weak and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 141,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi weak and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 136,197 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2019 136,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 128,411 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2019 128,411 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,290 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,056 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (2.4.G.2)

o//n/s rear tyre wearing from inner shoulder tread

Pass 15 Jan 2016 99,313 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 99,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,880 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 87,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,209 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,357 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,852 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,210 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,020 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 OYB is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

BG57 OYB is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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