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BN57 OGX

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,325 mi
Last recorded173,325 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 173,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 169,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom side engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 169,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom side engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 163,797 miles

Adv complete exhaust system getting corroded and poor condition...........

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle along with components attached...........

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in offside front tyre.......... ()

Fail 16 May 2023 163,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Screen-wash inop......... (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag/SRS lamp showing fault on dash............ (7.1.6 (a))

Adv complete exhaust system getting corroded and poor condition...........

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle along with components attached...........

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside front aim very low.......... (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in offside front tyre.......... ()

Pass 11 May 2022 158,127 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 158,127 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Lamp inop.......... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Joint split and worn........... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Lamp inop........... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Lamp inop........... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Lamp showing fault on dash............. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to limits and out of shape......... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2.5 ltrs oil added to engine...........

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 144,373 miles

slight wearing on nsf nsr and osr tyres

Pass 15 May 2019 136,602 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 128,432 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 128,432 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + nearside front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

handbrake efficiency on 20%.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 124,342 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 124,342 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 120,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Oct 2015 111,270 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Oct 2015 111,265 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,204 miles

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

damage repair done to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 79,320 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,604 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OGX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OGX, 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 OGX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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