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BJ57 VYP

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,550 mi
Last recorded145,550 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 VYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 145,550 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system outer skin deteriorated

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 145,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system outer skin deteriorated

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 135,081 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 135,063 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 122,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 110,590 miles

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

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

exhaust back section corroded but not blowing

Pass 14 Jul 2016 93,034 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 93,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,616 miles

Front discs slightly corroded and worn

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,680 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,161 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,284 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Sep 2010 31,347 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 VYP is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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