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BJ57 KHT

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,225 mi
Last recorded132,225 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 KHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 132,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 128,907 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 128,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 117,919 miles

emissions results close to limits

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded - recommend replacement

Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet lock difficult to open

Fail 11 Jun 2018 113,239 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet lock difficult to open

Pass 13 Jun 2017 110,206 miles

see documents attached

Fail 5 Jun 2017 110,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

see documents attached

Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,430 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Fail 2 Jun 2016 106,399 miles

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

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 23 May 2015 102,002 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,546 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,625 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2013 90,625 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust silencer corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 73,744 miles

exhaust centre box corroded-not blowing

Fail 15 Sep 2012 73,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust centre box corroded-not blowing

Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,285 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,794 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing inner edges

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 KHT is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KHT, 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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BJ57 KHT is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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