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CR57 BAD

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,654 mi
Last recorded130,654 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR57 BAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 130,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 121,644 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 109,135 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 109,069 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 100,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill covered with underseal and body kit) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill covered with underseal and body kit) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 100,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel only 49 kg recorded (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,079 miles

Lower front to rear exhaust stainless steel fitted with cat presented (secured not affecting emissions)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clamp corroded boot detorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joints (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,232 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 79,783 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 79,770 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 75,349 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,200 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 70,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint securing nut not of locking type (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexible hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,022 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Apr 2015 60,022 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear mounting bush worn

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 55,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,119 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 42,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,131 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,626 miles

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 19 Jul 2010 13,433 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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CR57 BAD is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CR57 BAD, 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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CR57 BAD is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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