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BL57 ETA

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,165 mi
Last recorded99,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ETA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,165 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 99,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,153 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,969 miles

exhaust box rusted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,727 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 72,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,787 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,651 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 42,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 42,714 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,825 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 ETA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ETA, 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 ETA registered?

BL57 ETA is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2007.

Is BL57 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 ETA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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