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BN57 VZP

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,976 mi
Last recorded134,976 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 VZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 134,976 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 134,940 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 124,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 112,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 100,871 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,699 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre tread vhas slight damage

offside wing mirror cover missing

Fail 29 Jul 2013 77,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre tread vhas slight damage

Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,811 miles

Radiator under tray broken

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 64,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Radiator under tray broken

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,994 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 49,994 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,414 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 VZP is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

BN57 VZP is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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