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BL57 LWG

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,263 mi
Last recorded136,263 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 LWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 127,915 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Nov 2019 127,914 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Nov 2018 117,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 104,046 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,885 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2015 88,605 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front + rears (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 88,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front + rears (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 81,568 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 81,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,785 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2013 72,785 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 62,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,505 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,237 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 LWG is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LWG, 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 LWG is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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