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BJ57 AVL

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,249 mi
Last recorded159,249 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 AVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 159,249 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 159,247 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 154,717 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 146,426 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S FRONT WING

Fail 20 Feb 2021 146,423 miles

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

DAMAGE TO O/S FRONT WING

Pass 10 Mar 2020 135,929 miles

Offside Front wing slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2019 121,128 miles

bonnet catch faulty

Fail 30 Jan 2019 121,127 miles

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

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 13 Jan 2018 109,330 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 99,795 miles

front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 21 Jan 2017 99,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 6 Feb 2016 90,856 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 81,393 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,523 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,532 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,142 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,200 miles

front discs corroded/slight ovality

Fail 4 Feb 2011 35,200 miles

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

front discs corroded/slight ovality

Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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 AVL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ57 AVL, 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 AVL registered?

BJ57 AVL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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