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BJ57 ABU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,371 mi
Last recorded97,371 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ABU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 97,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut close to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut close to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 94,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 91,010 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 88,959 miles

Central heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 88,957 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 86,254 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 86,250 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 83,065 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 79,082 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 77,640 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,818 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 73,818 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 70,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2016 66,106 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 60,704 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,367 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 50,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,522 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,201 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,500 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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BJ57 ABU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,402 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BJ57 ABU, 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 BJ57 ABU registered?

BJ57 ABU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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