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BJ57 LJX

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,667 mi
Last recorded143,667 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 143,667 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 143,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 140,994 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 139,693 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 139,692 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 138,495 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust silencer delaminated

Fail 6 Jun 2023 138,495 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust silencer delaminated

Pass 8 Jun 2022 132,537 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge ( tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust silencer delaminated

Pass 9 Jun 2021 122,718 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valve slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

centre exhaust silencer delaminated

Fail 9 Jun 2021 122,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel insecure N/S/F wing insecure and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valve slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

centre exhaust silencer delaminated

Pass 10 Jun 2020 118,053 miles

Central Rear centre exhaust silencer delaminated

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose n/s/f wing slightly corroded at lower mounting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

heatshield insecure (not likely to fall

Pass 23 May 2019 110,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust silencer de laminated

heatshield loose (not likely to fall)

Pass 11 May 2018 101,619 miles

front brake discs 75% worn

rear suspension bushes perished

short exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 88,594 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear no plate lamp dull

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

exhaust corroded

h/brake performance at 19%

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads inner shoulders low

shield restricts view

Pass 23 May 2016 76,847 miles

all tyres perished

rear suspension bushes perished

short exhaust system corroded/outer skin adrift

Fail 23 May 2016 76,847 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres perished

rear suspension bushes perished

short exhaust system corroded/outer skin adrift

Pass 13 May 2015 67,245 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dots visible on front wiper blades

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 57,262 miles

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

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

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 7 May 2014 57,262 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 15 May 2013 46,485 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 36,202 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,198 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 32,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,042 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 25,042 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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 LJX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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