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BJ57 BAO

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,677 mi
Last recorded127,677 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 BAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 127,677 miles

Nearside Front Incorrect size bolt fitted to shocker but still secure ?

Nearside Front nearside front wing corroded ?

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To be changed asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 127,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Incorrect size bolt fitted to shocker but still secure ?

Nearside Front nearside front wing corroded ?

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To be changed asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 110,094 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 98,748 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 98,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,563 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 94,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 89,269 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,279 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,565 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 73,163 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 73,163 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,261 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 46,618 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,618 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,683 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 29,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BAO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BAO, 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 BAO registered?

BJ57 BAO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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