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BN57 ZHU

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,190 mi
Last recorded71,190 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 ZHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 71,190 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 70,599 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 70,557 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Hanger broke (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 69,515 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 68,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,122 miles

Both front and rear sub frames corroded but serviceable.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,675 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,272 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,638 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,537 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 51,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,692 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,034 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,970 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,265 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,800 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 24,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 ZHU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

BN57 ZHU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is BN57 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 ZHU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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