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BL57 LYJ

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,794 mi
Last recorded142,794 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 142,794 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 137,869 miles

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

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 132,979 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 127,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 117,012 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 116,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 112,037 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 112,017 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

WIPERS POOR

Pass 24 Jan 2019 106,051 miles

centre and rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Jan 2019 106,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,350 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 95,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,854 miles

wipers poor

Fail 28 Jan 2015 83,202 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,202 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,807 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,621 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,945 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,578 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 LYJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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