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BJ57 BAU

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,498 mi
Last recorded129,498 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 BAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 129,498 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front grill missing

OSR registration plate light deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2015 100,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

OSR bodywork damage

Fail 12 Aug 2015 100,520 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

OSR bodywork damage

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,257 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 65,990 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2013 37,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,742 miles

Nearside 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)

near and offside front tyres worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2011 29,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

near and offside front tyres worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,101 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 BAU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BJ57 BAU, 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 BAU registered?

BJ57 BAU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 November 2007.

Is BJ57 BAU safe to buy?

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