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BJ57 VYU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

18,711 mi
Last recorded18,711 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 VYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 18,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 17,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 15,982 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 14,786 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 13,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 12,564 miles

Front Inner inner face of discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 11,819 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 11,301 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 10,460 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 9,011 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 8,391 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 7,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 7,592 miles

NSF Tyre cracking on sidewall

OSF Tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2013 7,265 miles

N/S/F Tyre Sidewall Cracking

O/S/F Tyre Sidewall Cracking

O/S/R Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2012 7,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 6,610 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 6,344 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 6,344 miles

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

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 VYU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ57 VYU registered?

BJ57 VYU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is BJ57 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ57 VYU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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