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BJ57 LHW

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,307 mi
Last recorded74,307 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 70,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

heat shield loose

Fail 29 Aug 2023 70,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre heat shield insecure

reverse light not working

Fail 19 Jan 2022 66,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre heat shield insecure

reverse light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2021 54,687 miles

reverse light not working

hand brake requirements only just (adjustment needed)

Fail 13 Jan 2021 54,687 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake requirements only just (adjustment needed)

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2020 43,905 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 43,827 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 43,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 42,070 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 37,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,749 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 32,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewall

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Fail 21 Nov 2014 32,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewall

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,010 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and sidewall perished

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,735 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,318 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 18,318 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 LHW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHW, 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 LHW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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