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BL57 MLV

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,255 mi
Last recorded182,255 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 182,255 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 168,680 miles

1/ both front tyres wean on edges not to cords at time of test

2/ o.s rear tyre at limits

3/ n/s and o/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bushs becoming perished

4/ unable to check outer sills fully due to corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2019 168,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

1/ both front tyres wean on edges not to cords at time of test

2/ o.s rear tyre at limits

3/ n/s and o/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bushs becoming perished

4/ unable to check outer sills fully due to corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2018 157,258 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing thin 2-3mm

Fail 25 Jun 2018 157,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing thin 2-3mm

Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,429 miles

1. Undersides of sill not tested as plastic covers fitted.

2. Exhaust silencer box corroded, no leaks at time of test.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 144,148 miles

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

1. Undersides of sill not tested as plastic covers fitted.

2. Exhaust silencer box corroded, no leaks at time of test.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 138,789 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

2. Centre exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 136,235 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 127,212 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 109,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 100,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2011 96,023 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2010 94,908 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 94,908 miles

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

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

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

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 MLV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MLV, 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 MLV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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