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BL57 MFE

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,127 mi
Last recorded204,127 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 204,127 miles

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

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

general wear/play to steering/suspension and most other parts

Pass 31 Oct 2018 175,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 147,557 miles

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

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Fail 17 Oct 2017 147,557 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 18 Oct 2016 118,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,952 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 98,952 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 91,570 miles

exhaust corroded

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 91,570 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 80,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box deteriorated, outer skin heavily corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 80,672 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box deteriorated, outer skin heavily corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 69,833 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outter skin deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2013 69,833 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outter skin deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,847 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer deteriated

Fail 3 Jan 2012 59,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

exhaust centre silencer deteriated

rear brake discs lipped and scored.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,917 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 MFE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MFE, 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 MFE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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