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BL57 MGX

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,002 mi
Last recorded174,002 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 174,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 173,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 173,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 171,924 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 18 Feb 2020 168,558 miles

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

Nearside sill panel damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers and under body trays

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2019 154,899 miles

Nearside sill panel damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 19 Feb 2019 154,899 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside sill panel damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 20 Feb 2018 141,505 miles

Engine Bay Covers

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge and Close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Edge and Close to Legal Limit

Fail 20 Feb 2018 141,505 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine Bay Covers

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge and Close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Edge and Close to Legal Limit

Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,622 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on edge

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 18 Feb 2016 108,470 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 90,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,797 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 56,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,264 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,622 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,945 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,139 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 38,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,244 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 MGX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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