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BK57 FJU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,946 mi
Last recorded125,946 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 FJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 125,946 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2021 125,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 116,074 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 12 Oct 2019 115,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 15 Sep 2018 102,977 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 86,943 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 86,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,594 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 73,594 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,030 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 63,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 50,960 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 41,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,380 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 35,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,703 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,518 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 30,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 22,796 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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BK57 FJU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BK57 FJU, 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 BK57 FJU registered?

BK57 FJU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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