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BK57 HHZ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,416 mi
Last recorded145,416 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 HHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 145,416 miles

rear heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

fuel flap missing

Fail 20 Sep 2021 145,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

fuel flap missing

rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Sep 2020 137,899 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

fuel flap missing

Fail 29 Sep 2020 137,899 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

fuel flap missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached strut bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 126,827 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 126,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 122,773 miles

Heat shield is hanging on exhaust.

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM DRIVESHAFT BEARING

Fail 17 Oct 2018 722,768 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (10.1 (b))

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

Heat shield is hanging on exhaust.

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM DRIVESHAFT BEARING

Pass 19 Oct 2017 115,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is low at 3mm

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle and various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 114,988 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm - 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle and various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,801 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged Dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 106,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged Dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 106,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 105,992 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 105,992 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Dec 2014 95,431 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,551 miles

nearside front arch liner damaged - signs of rubbing at high speed

offside rear outer door handle damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2010 47,303 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front arch liner damaged - signs of rubbing at high speed

offside rear outer door handle damaged

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 HHZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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