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DE57 BJU

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,517 mi
Last recorded192,517 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 BJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 192,517 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 26 Nov 2018 176,413 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 166,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer skin corroded and heat shield loose

Fail 30 Oct 2017 166,969 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer skin corroded and heat shield loose

Pass 26 Oct 2016 151,462 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded and heat shield insecure, Nearside mirror cover missing

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 107,786 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 107,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,956 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 88,956 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,718 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DE57 BJU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE57 BJU, 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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DE57 BJU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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