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BL57 ETD

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,113 mi
Last recorded167,113 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ETD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 167,113 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front brake discs are corroded

intercooler hose has collapsed

slight bind from the offside rear brake

Fail 7 Nov 2018 167,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front brake discs are corroded

intercooler hose has collapsed

slight bind from the offside rear brake

Pass 4 Jan 2018 163,228 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 148,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 148,922 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 142,492 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 134,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 134,927 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 128,772 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges and both near legal limit

Fail 18 Dec 2013 128,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges and both near legal limit

Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,839 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 889,587 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,373 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,922 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 67,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ETD is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ETD, 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 ETD is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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