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BN57 VHC

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,438 mi
Last recorded95,438 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 95,438 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

under body components slightly corroded in areas

Pass 14 Dec 2022 92,771 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,511 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 83,236 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,355 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Rear exhaust hangers are rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 66,349 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Rear exhaust hangers are rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 51,394 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 51,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 35,659 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 35,658 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 27,610 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 23,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 23,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,025 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre is bald on both edges

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre Bald inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Deep cracking on all tyres no cords seen. Recomend all new tyres.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 10,795 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 6,844 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 4,112 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 VHC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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