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BN57 VGR

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,105 mi
Last recorded134,105 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 VGR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 134,105 miles

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

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2026 134,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2025 131,692 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 131,691 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Reverse light switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking pump / pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 127,788 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 125,733 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 125,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 121,621 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front have slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 117,184 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 117,184 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 110,734 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm (205/55 R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,064 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,124 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 103,637 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 103,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 103,577 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,220 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 100,100 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s floor

Pass 20 May 2013 95,224 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 95,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 May 2012 83,029 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 83,013 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2011 72,746 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,037 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 VGR is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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