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BL57 ZGW

2007 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,428 mi
Last recorded138,428 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ZGW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 138,428 miles

Both numberplate lights dim

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 137,511 miles

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

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 137,510 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 131,771 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 131,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 120,632 miles

nearside front shocker slighly damp

Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,503 miles

Nearside Front shocker damp

corrosion on exhaust centre box

Fail 14 Aug 2017 109,503 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker damp

corrosion on exhaust centre box

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,136 miles

condition of both both rear tyres

corrosion & wear on rear brake disc s

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,820 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,440 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,519 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,195 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 62,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 62,153 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,494 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 ZGW is a 2007 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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