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BL57 BSZ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,862 mi
Last recorded150,862 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 BSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 150,862 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Tape holding mirror and side repeater in place (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror assembly has bin taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 150,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Tape holding mirror and side repeater in place (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror assembly has bin taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 140,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S door mirror damaged, side repeater secured with tape

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 140,459 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Drumstick inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bud 205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S door mirror damaged, side repeater secured with tape

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 126,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit inner edge, 4mm Bud 205/55/16 91W 32/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 116,700 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 116,999 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 111,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,273 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 99,268 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,412 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 94,408 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,308 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)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 82,308 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,249 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,680 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 54,680 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,532 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,262 miles

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

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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BL57 BSZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL57 BSZ, 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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BL57 BSZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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