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BJ57 GLZ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,617 mi
Last recorded127,617 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 127,617 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 127,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 121,236 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 121,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 117,969 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 117,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,197 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 113,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,194 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 103,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,721 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators starting to slightly fade

corrosion on exhaust system

damage on nearside rear tyre outer side wall

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner face edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,217 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,941 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,626 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,626 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,594 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,172 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 GLZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

BJ57 GLZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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