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BN57 VXC

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,536 mi
Last recorded150,536 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 VXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 150,536 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 150,062 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 143,523 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 133,971 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 133,943 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Emissions aborted due to dense blue smoke

Pass 29 Apr 2017 124,504 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 115,253 miles

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

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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 106,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES SCRUBBING ON THE INNER EDGES.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,337 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 87,274 miles

NSF tyre showing wear on edges and also showing cracks.

NSR tyre showing wear on inner edge and also showing cracks.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF tyre showing wear on edges and also showing cracks.

OSR tyre showing cracks.

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe mounting bracket deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,274 miles

NSF tyre showing wear on edges and also showing cracks.

NSR tyre showing wear on inner edge and also showing cracks.

OSF tyre showing wear on edges and also showing cracks.

OSR tyre showing cracks.

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

Rear exhaust pipe mounting bracket deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,072 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 81,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,179 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,133 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 VXC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

BN57 VXC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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