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BJ57 VFV

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,524 mi
Last recorded64,524 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 VFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 64,524 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes/suspension arms corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2024

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides some cracking but good tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield insecure but unlikely to detach

reverse bulb light not working

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 May 2024

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

heat shield insecure but unlikely to detach

reverse bulb light not working

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 63,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,925 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 59,024 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cuts in side wall

Fail 10 Oct 2018 59,024 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cuts in side wall

Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,816 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 52,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,766 miles

offside + nearside front tyres damaged on side wall

Fail 6 Aug 2015 47,766 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side + near side (8.2.2)

offside + nearside front tyres damaged on side wall

Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,434 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,692 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 VFV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ57 VFV registered?

BJ57 VFV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ57 VFV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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