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BL57 LZD

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,647 mi
Last recorded164,647 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 LZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 164,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both lower ball joints

chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2018 164,640 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four low tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both lower ball joints

chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2017 145,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 121,824 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 121,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 103,042 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,289 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 83,242 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,236 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 35,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,010 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 29,010 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cut to nearside rear tyre tread

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 LZD is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL57 LZD registered?

BL57 LZD is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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The MOT history for BL57 LZD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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