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DN57 BWJ

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,655 mi
Last recorded94,655 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 94,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 91,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 90,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion under body in general, front wings corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 90,167 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion under body in general, front wings corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm in centre inner edge worn also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 87,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel and inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front lower wing edge corroded and holed, behind body kit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm in centre inner edge worn also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front lower wing edge corroded and holed, behind bodykit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,968 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 83,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,037 miles

rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,935 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Sep 2017 70,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,173 miles

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

o/s inner c/v boot slightly damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2016 63,173 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s inner c/v boot slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,206 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 54,206 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 43,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,463 miles

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2013 38,794 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,928 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 33,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,795 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 21,795 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DN57 BWJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DN57 BWJ, 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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DN57 BWJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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