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BL57 LYH

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,852 mi
Last recorded185,852 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 LYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 185,852 miles

Central heat sheild loose

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear suspention rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2025 185,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heat sheild loose

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear suspention rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2024 177,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 169,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 169,905 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 164,312 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 164,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 162,874 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 156,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2019 156,066 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 145,947 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 134,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 134,326 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake slight bind

Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,575 miles

wet test

Fail 22 Nov 2016 123,575 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

wet test

Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,306 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 114,295 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 105,141 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,628 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 86,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,093 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,635 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 LYH is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LYH, 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 LYH is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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