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BJ57 BGF

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,502 mi
Last recorded166,502 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 BGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 166,502 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 157,568 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 157,565 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 142,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant leaks

exhaust centre outer skin coming detach

exhaust shield broken

general underside corrosion

noisy engine

Fail 18 Mar 2020 142,599 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury non obligatory mirror has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant leaks

exhaust centre outer skin coming detach

exhaust shield broken

general underside corrosion

noisy engine

Pass 22 Mar 2019 127,277 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 127,275 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 111,930 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 25 May 2018 111,924 miles

Headlamp aim too high Aim obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush cracked

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,417 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

N/S AND O/S REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES WORN

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Fail 12 Oct 2015 84,417 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

EML ON

N/S AND O/S REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES WORN

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,893 miles

PLAY IN REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,219 miles

PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK

PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER SWIVEL JOINT

Fail 4 Oct 2013 63,207 miles

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

PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK

PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER SWIVEL JOINT

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,626 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,382 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine trays fitted not all parts seen

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,151 miles

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

Fail 27 Sep 2010 32,151 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

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 BGF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BGF, 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 BGF registered?

BJ57 BGF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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