CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG57 RFJ

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,804 mi
Last recorded93,804 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 RFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,804 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 93,804 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,643 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 75,643 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 72,804 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 72,804 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 72,804 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 67,798 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 67,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,627 miles

O/s/f tyre worn

Fail 14 Jan 2016 61,627 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

O/s/f tyre worn

Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,335 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,713 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 48,713 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,552 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 42,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,002 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 37,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 30,857 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,497 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG57 RFJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG57 RFJ?

You can check the full history of BG57 RFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG57 RFJ registered?

BG57 RFJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is BG57 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 RFJ shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG57 RFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG57 RFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.