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BK57 XRS

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,235 mi
Last recorded172,235 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 172,235 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 172,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Sep 2024 168,695 miles

slight wear to n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Sep 2023 165,944 miles

o/s/r shock misting of oil

Pass 21 Sep 2022 161,858 miles

o/s/r shock misting of oil

Pass 21 Sep 2021 159,410 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 154,114 miles

o/s/r tyre's nailed

Pass 20 Sep 2019 144,685 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 132,345 miles

Offside Rear inner rim damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2018 132,345 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear inner rim damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,309 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 117,309 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 103,583 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

n/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2015 86,846 miles

both front wishbone back bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust rear hanger corroded off but system still secure

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,020 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 70,368 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,796 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,318 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,075 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,783 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 45,783 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 39,589 miles

Front brake disc's corroded inside edge

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,589 miles

Front brake disc's corroded inside edge

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,775 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 XRS is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK57 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

BK57 XRS is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is BK57 XRS safe to buy?

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