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BN57 VXV

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,683 mi
Last recorded121,683 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 121,683 miles

Exhaust mounting defective most rear hanger held up with wire but not likely to go anywhere. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet inside headlamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes too rack + from power steering fluid bottle hoses, level is correct (2.1.5 (a))

all exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 2 Nov 2023 121,648 miles

Exhaust system insecure front hanger not attached flexi side (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective most rear hanger held up with wire but not likely to go anywhere. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet inside headlamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes too rack + from power steering fluid bottle hoses, level is correct (2.1.5 (a))

all exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,645 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,088 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust front heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2021 113,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust front heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin need attention now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2020 110,054 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin need attention now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 May 2019 103,209 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,473 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 90,470 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 83,722 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 78,164 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 73,658 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,431 miles

off side rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 14 Aug 2013 69,417 miles

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

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

off side rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

blades req soon

both rear tyres low

Fail 3 Sep 2012 60,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

blades req soon

both rear tyres low

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,582 miles

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

windscreen slightly stone chipped

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 VXV 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 73.7%.

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 VXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN57 VXV registered?

BN57 VXV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is BN57 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 VXV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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