MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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
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
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush cracked
Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS
N/S AND O/S REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES WORN
NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE
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
PLAY IN REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK
PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER SWIVEL JOINT
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
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)
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
engine undertray fitted some parts not seen
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BJ57 BGF safe to buy?
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