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BL57 EHM

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,454 mi
Last recorded80,454 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 EHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 80,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine seeping oil, should investigate and repair.

Fail 6 Mar 2024 80,454 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated outer c.v gaiter broken. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder /primary groove should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front outer shoulder and primary groove , replace a.s a p (5.2.3 (e))

engine seeping oil, should investigate and repair.

Pass 27 Mar 2023 65,583 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 65,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure also broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,560 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 62,560 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,458 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 57,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 55,012 miles

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

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Rear Exhaust back box heat shield loose

Fail 11 Dec 2018 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush excessively perished/worn/ excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush excessively perished/worn/ excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Rear Exhaust back box heat shield loose

Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,306 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 45,691 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,465 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R - Belt not inspected

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,987 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 29,822 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 26,086 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,349 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 15,770 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 EHM is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL57 EHM, 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 EHM is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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