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BP57 LCY

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,717 mi
Last recorded86,717 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 LCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 86,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust flexi pipe perishing

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear and centre heatshield loose but secure

Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,522 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 79,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Centre and rear heat shields loose

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear service and parking brake performance low

Pass 7 Jan 2024 75,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underseal under vehicle

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2022 69,216 miles

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,412 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 60,782 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 57,720 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 53,734 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 53,734 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 49,676 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 19 Dec 2017 49,676 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2016 47,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 44,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 39,869 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 39,869 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,967 miles

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,271 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 22,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 22,022 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 15,267 miles

unable to test n/s/r seat belt (baby seat) fitted

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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BP57 LCY is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BP57 LCY, 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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BP57 LCY is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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