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BK57 HLA

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,095 mi
Last recorded138,095 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 HLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 138,095 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 133,250 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 133,250 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 125,748 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 118,367 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 109,667 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 109,611 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,073 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 100,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 15 Jul 2016 91,729 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner face of front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,795 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,966 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,189 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HLA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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