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BG57 WPW

2007 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,138 mi
Last recorded124,138 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 WPW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 124,138 miles

Both - front wings heavily corroded

Exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside wing loose

Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2023 124,138 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Both - front wings heavily corroded

Exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside wing loose

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 113,279 miles

Central Heat shield loose

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2022 113,279 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Heat shield loose

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 101,682 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 101,682 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,832 miles

Central hear shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 89,832 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central hear shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,543 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 79,543 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both - lens very dirty (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 63,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 63,869 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,218 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 51,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 43,801 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 43,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,648 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,320 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,489 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,886 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,175 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 WPW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WPW, 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 WPW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is BG57 WPW safe to buy?

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