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BN57 YFU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,908 mi
Last recorded143,908 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 YFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 143,908 miles

Coolant leak From front of engine ()

Exhaust heat shields are insecure

Exhaust system is corroded and silencer is loosing its outer skin

Front Wipers are worn

Front wipers are worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers on sills preventing full examination

Fail 12 Jul 2022 143,897 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shields are insecure

Exhaust system is corroded and silencer is loosing its outer skin

Front Wipers are worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers on sills preventing full examination

Pass 23 Jul 2021 130,728 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2021 130,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2020 119,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2020 119,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 108,111 miles

Nearside Front outer sill panel starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner lower sill panels starting to corrode

both sides rear tie bar bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,279 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x front (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak front sump ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit winter Tyre 205/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 91,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2x rear (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x front (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak front sump ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit winter Tyre 205/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,560 miles

Front tyres wearing bald on inner edges

back box outer skin deteriorated

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,182 miles

front lower arm rear bushs badly split

Fail 11 Jul 2014 58,974 miles

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

front and rear discs badly corroded

front lower arm rear bushs badly split

Fail 12 Jul 2013 51,464 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,464 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,988 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 43,956 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,402 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 26,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 YFU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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