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BL57 CAA

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 CAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 98,250 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 98,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,306 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F perished

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,483 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 72,483 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Aug 2013 59,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,728 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,106 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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BL57 CAA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BL57 CAA, 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 BL57 CAA registered?

BL57 CAA is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is BL57 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 CAA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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