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CE57 BAU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,765 mi
Last recorded201,765 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 BAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 201,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 196,953 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 190,850 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 182,914 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 182,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 173,547 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 173,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 165,075 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 155,129 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 145,194 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 145,194 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 133,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth inner edge, due to scalloping. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge due to scolloping (4.1.E.1)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 117,382 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 102,715 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,908 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,573 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/R sring corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 65,568 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/R sring corroded

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

O/s/f tyre has a screw in the tread

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,430 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 51,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,780 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 34,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside 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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CE57 BAU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE57 BAU, 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 CE57 BAU registered?

CE57 BAU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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