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BL57 SZY

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,797 mi
Last recorded127,797 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 127,797 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield is looseon the rear

Rear Outer Sills slight corroding

Fail 19 Dec 2022 127,797 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield is looseon the rear

Rear Outer Sills slight corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2021 120,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 113,316 miles

Exhaust heat shields deterioated

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Whisbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2020 107,416 miles

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

Rear tyres splitting at rear

Fail 7 Jan 2020 107,416 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear tyres splitting at rear

Pass 7 Jan 2019 102,225 miles

Front Inner brake discs pitted and corroded and requires replacemnt

rear covers coming loose

Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,898 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,528 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 78,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,279 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,676 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 58,676 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,596 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 51,594 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,053 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 48,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,942 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 39,942 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SZY is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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