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BN57 VZC

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 VZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2026

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,978 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 107,039 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 107,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 93,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 93,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,899 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 86,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,196 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 74,196 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,952 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 66,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose unlikely to become detached

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,652 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Aug 2018 61,652 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,391 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

N/s/r indicator is slightly discolored

O/s/r suspension damper has a light misting of oil

Suspension systems corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 58,391 miles

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

Both rear tyres are badly perished with some cracks but not exposing the inner structure

Front brake discs worn and corroded

N/s/r indicator is slightly discolored

O/s/r suspension damper has a light misting of oil

Suspension systems corroded

N/s/r tyre worn to the legal limit 1.6mm, Should be replaced.

O/s/r tyre worn to the legal limit 1.6mm, Should be replaced.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,120 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

N/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 25 Aug 2016 54,120 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Both front suspension rear bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

N/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush starting to split (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,250 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,795 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 34,790 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,790 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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 31 Aug 2011 29,260 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,483 miles

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

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 VZC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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