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BJ57 VVT

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,432 mi
Last recorded73,432 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 VVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 73,432 miles

under body corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 72,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 65,417 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 64,280 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 64,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,922 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 62,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,154 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 25 Nov 2020 61,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 22 Nov 2019 58,688 miles

Front wipers starting to judder across the screen

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 58,688 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Bolt snapped/missing from caliper mounting (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers starting to judder across the screen

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,635 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 55,635 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet does not open (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts cannot be tested fully no washer fluid. currently juddering across the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,187 miles

Bonnet latch/mechanism worn

Nearside Front Incorrect calliper bolt/slider fitted, however calliper is secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also sidewall cracking ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 52,187 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet latch/mechanism worn

Nearside Front Incorrect calliper bolt/slider fitted, however calliper is secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also sidewall cracking ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 45,403 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 45,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,692 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 32,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 27,056 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)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,081 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 19,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Dec 2011 16,573 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 16,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 15,135 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 15,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VVT is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

BJ57 VVT is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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