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BG57 SDU

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,279 mi
Last recorded123,279 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 SDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 123,279 miles

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

Nearside number plate light very dim

Fail 22 Aug 2018 123,279 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dash board storage box lid (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside number plate light very dim

Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,397 miles

Windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 105,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,786 miles

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

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

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2014 81,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 71,197 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,835 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,202 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in o/s/r drop link

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,016 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 SDU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

BG57 SDU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is BG57 SDU safe to buy?

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