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BL57 SNV

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,430 mi
Last recorded136,430 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 SNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 136,430 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 136,430 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 132,092 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front tyres 205/50x16; rear tyres 205/55x16

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Mar 2021 132,092 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front tyres 205/50x16; rear tyres 205/55x16

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Mar 2020 192,006 miles

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

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

oily residue on engine

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 19 Mar 2020 129,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant low

oily residue on engine

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2019 125,223 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

oily residue on engine

Fail 27 Mar 2019 125,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

oily residue on engine

Pass 24 Mar 2017 113,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 107,923 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 107,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,724 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 89,503 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,790 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 84,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s rear tyre tread starting to lift

Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,357 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,841 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 65,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SNV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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