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BL57 MLU

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,244 mi
Last recorded79,244 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 79,244 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 77,756 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,772 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 74,772 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% out of balance on increase of pressure (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 72,809 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,836 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened allx 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 68,504 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 63,622 miles

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

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

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

Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 58,472 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 47,502 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,090 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,203 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 28,903 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 24,521 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,521 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 MLU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MLU, 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 MLU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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