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BL57 ETR

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,734 mi
Last recorded126,734 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 126,734 miles

Both rear tyres worn edges and perished

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Sill kit/cover fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2024 122,007 miles

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

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

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 22 May 2023 117,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 114,144 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 111,236 miles

front tyres worn inner edge nearside worn

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,872 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror case cover missing

both front tyres worn inner edge

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jan 2020 107,871 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror case cover missing

both front tyres worn inner edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Nov 2018 95,081 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 82,525 miles

Nearside Front slight play steering arm

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn and slightly perished

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit and wearing inner edge

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken not insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,188 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low

Offside Rear tyre low

Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,311 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edge

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,016 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,408 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,487 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 ETR is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

BL57 ETR is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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