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BG57 SZF

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,682 mi
Last recorded144,682 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 144,682 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 134,588 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 129,340 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 125,473 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,311 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 113,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,068 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 84,867 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 68,125 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 53,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate cracked (not likely to be misread)

Front windscreen has small chips in swept area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

offside rear registration plate lamp dim (still illuminating reg plate)

rear (inner) brake pad(s) wearing thin

Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,305 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 37,305 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 29,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 18,730 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 18,730 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SZF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZF, 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

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What year was BG57 SZF registered?

BG57 SZF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 December 2007.

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