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BN57 VYC

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,335 mi
Last recorded109,335 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 VYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 109,335 miles

general age corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,434 miles

general age related corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2023 107,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode cant do full inspection due to plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 107,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer sealed along seam (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both bulbs blown (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode cant do full inspection due to plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,095 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 106,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn pin broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 104,612 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,448 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2019 100,164 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,177 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 94,177 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,080 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 87,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,992 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 78,986 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,718 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 72,718 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,588 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 64,588 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,794 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,884 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 40,921 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,949 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 VYC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

BN57 VYC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is BN57 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 VYC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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