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BJ57 AZB

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,250 mi
Last recorded104,250 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 AZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 104,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper corner taped up

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

reverse lamp not working

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2024 104,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken away (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bumper corner taped up

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

reverse lamp not working

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,610 miles

Nearside Rear bumper corner taped up

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 97,122 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear bumper tapped up

Nearside reverse lamp inop

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2022 97,115 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp inop

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear bumper tapped up

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 94,030 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper taped up

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit perished and distorted (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2020 92,650 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 92,650 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,570 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,334 miles

Gearbox is chattering

Nearside Front Wheel dented

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished and worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2018 85,334 miles

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

Gearbox is chattering

Nearside Front Wheel dented

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished and worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,477 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,776 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,231 miles

front and rear brake disc are in poor condition

n/s/f o/s/f(rear)wishbone arm bushes are perished

Fail 7 Jul 2014 71,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre perish

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,125 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perish

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 13 Jul 2013 66,852 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 55,992 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 55,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,997 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 AZB is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AZB, 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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BJ57 AZB is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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