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BJ57 VNE

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 VNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 127,917 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 124,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 124,213 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 114,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 108,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 108,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,933 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,494 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,705 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 94,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise heat shield insecure and damaged now removed

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,576 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,815 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 49,547 miles

low smoke no reading

Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,010 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 31,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,864 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)

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 VNE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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