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BJ57 VLO

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,846 mi
Last recorded155,846 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 VLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 155,846 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inside and o/s/r uneven wear

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

centre ex/box deteriorated

ex/ heat shields loose

Fail 19 Sep 2017 155,838 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inside and o/s/r uneven wear

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

centre ex/box deteriorated

ex/ heat shields loose

Pass 29 Jun 2016 129,664 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 129,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 129,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb too dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust heatshield detriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 107,390 miles

exhaust heat sheild hanging down

front discs corroded inner face

front plate poor condition close fail

front wishbone rear facing bushes worn perished parting movment close on excesive [ found on shaker plate]

nsf rim damaged

nsr trailling arm bush slight parting / rear link arm bushes perished / slight play rear drop links

oil on min mark

osr tyre worn

wipers worn chip in screen

nsr tyre on limit

Fail 5 Jun 2015 107,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

wipers worn chip in screen

osr tyre worn

rear disc corroded worn

exhaust heat sheild hanging down

fluctuation on rear brake close on excesive

front discs corroded inner face

front plate poor condition close fail

front wishbone rear facing bushes worn perished parting movment close on excesive [ found on shaker plate]

nsf rim damaged

nsr trailling arm bush slight parting / rear link arm bushes perished / slight play rear drop links

oil on min mark

nsr tyre on limit

Pass 23 May 2014 86,377 miles

nsr tyre on outer edge

wipers worn / oil getting low

wishbone bushes starting to wear

Fail 22 May 2014 86,371 miles

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

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

nsr tyre on outer edge

wipers worn / oil getting low

wishbone bushes starting to wear

Pass 17 May 2013 70,152 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)

Fail 17 May 2013 70,152 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 51,005 miles

both rear tyres flat spotting inner edges

damage on n/s/f alloy

Pass 25 May 2011 30,195 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2010 25,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VLO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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