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BJ57 BBU

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,714 mi
Last recorded117,714 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 BBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 117,714 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 114,788 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 112,170 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 109,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 106,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 103,914 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 102,346 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,420 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,464 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 96,585 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,184 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 92,184 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,501 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,899 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,740 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,244 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,639 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 58,639 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

wipers slightly smeary

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 BBU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ57 BBU registered?

BJ57 BBU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is BJ57 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ57 BBU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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