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BN57 PLU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,807 mi
Last recorded115,807 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 PLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,807 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2017 115,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 107,860 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge, close to plies (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear balding on inner edge/cracking

Fail 12 Oct 2016 107,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge, close to plies (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear balding on inner edge/cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2015 101,781 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,448 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,523 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 71,682 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,140 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,137 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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BN57 PLU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN57 PLU, 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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What year was BN57 PLU registered?

BN57 PLU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BN57 PLU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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