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BV57 YSM

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,456 mi
Last recorded148,456 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 YSM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 148,456 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 130,866 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front, inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (back bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti roll bar + brackets/mountings corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 94,238 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2019 77,046 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (back bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,453 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 62,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195-55-16 fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,004 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,074 miles

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

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 27 Jul 2015 39,164 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,056 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perishing outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,889 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jul 2011 20,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,653 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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BV57 YSM is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BV57 YSM, 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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BV57 YSM is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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