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BN57 AVP

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,178 mi
Last recorded163,178 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 AVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 163,178 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak from Reservoir area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from transmission Driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking PAS Leaking from OS of steering Rack (puddle during test) (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking PAS leak from Reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure in bumper, not likely to fall out

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Cambelt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost mount no longer attached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 158,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 148,142 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 148,142 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 140,592 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly. Aero blades

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing on edges. 205/50r17

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2018 140,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front on inner surffaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wiper blades smearing slightly. Aero blades

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing on edges. 205/50r17

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 124,456 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 124,456 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 108,322 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 98,658 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,523 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 69,474 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,538 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 56,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,131 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,612 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 33,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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BN57 AVP is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BN57 AVP, 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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BN57 AVP is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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