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BG57 XWP

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,863 mi
Last recorded198,863 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 XWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 198,863 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 198,863 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 192,889 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 192,889 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 188,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 185,171 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 179,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 172,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 163,089 miles

center exhaust box outer skin breaking away

internal headlight adjuster set to zero before checking headlight aim

under covers fitted and partially secured

Fail 22 Jul 2017 163,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust box outer skin breaking away

internal headlight adjuster set to zero before checking headlight aim

under covers fitted and partially secured

Pass 13 Jul 2016 149,440 miles

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

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

brake fluid becoming low

engine covers and under trays cannot see all components

Fail 13 Jul 2016 149,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high re ajusted down (1.8)

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

brake fluid becoming low

engine covers and under trays cannot see all components

Pass 5 Aug 2015 133,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 123,062 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 123,062 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 114,872 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 105,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,207 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,207 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,237 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 XWP is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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