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BK57 YAV

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,454 mi
Last recorded165,454 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 YAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 165,454 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 165,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked across middle of screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2022 157,911 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 157,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 149,349 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 147,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 146,033 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 146,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 144,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 143,230 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 141,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 136,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust silencer corroding

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 132,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 127,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2013 127,620 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 123,266 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 116,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 116,885 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,729 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 YAV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

BK57 YAV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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