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BK57 XWU

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,395 mi
Last recorded144,395 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 XWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 144,395 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also nearside front lower ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 144,395 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also nearside front lower ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 137,436 miles

Chip in windscreen, not adversely affecting driver's view

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 132,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2022 129,680 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2021 127,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 125,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 121,441 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bonnet stiff to open

Pass 5 Nov 2018 116,700 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 116,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 111,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,015 miles

Child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 106,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear brake pads worn low.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,437 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 93,370 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspesnion wishbone rear bush perishing.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush heavily perished.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 93,370 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front suspesnion wishbone rear bush perishing.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush heavily perished.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,442 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside front and nearside front suspension rear bushes perishing.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 79,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside front and nearside front suspension rear bushes perishing.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,364 miles

Brake fliud level are close to minumum

Coolant level is low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Has dent on O/S/F wing

N/S/R tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Sep 2012 68,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fliud level are close to minumum

Coolant level is low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Has dent on O/S/F wing

N/S/R tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

O/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges and tyre perssure slightly flat

O/S/R brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,043 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 39,387 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 XWU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

BK57 XWU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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