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BJ57 VMX

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

223,175 mi
Last recorded223,175 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 VMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 223,175 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse Light Not Working

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides Inner Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 221,012 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 221,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 218,829 miles

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

Front offside and nearside wings corroded on lower edge

Front tyres worn on outside tread edge

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

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

engine management light illuminated

no reverse lights

Fail 8 Jan 2021 218,829 miles

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

Front offside and nearside wings corroded on lower edge

Front tyres worn on outside tread edge

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine management light illuminated

no reverse lights

Pass 7 Jan 2020 216,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all brake pipes covered in grease/oil

Fail 7 Jan 2020 216,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all brake pipes covered in grease/oil

Pass 7 Jan 2019 215,175 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 215,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 213,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 212,613 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 210,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 210,608 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 185,470 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 154,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 128,626 miles

exhaust cover rotten

Fail 13 Dec 2012 128,450 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust cover rotten

Pass 13 Dec 2011 98,245 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,572 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 71,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,163 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,245 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 VMX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VMX, 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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What year was BJ57 VMX registered?

BJ57 VMX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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