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BF57 KUT

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,613 mi
Last recorded173,613 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 KUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 173,613 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbones rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The engine has a lower cover fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside & offside number plate light lenses deteriorating

Fail 24 Sep 2018 173,613 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbones rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working fitted a LLB581 Amber bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The engine has a lower cover fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside wipers, fitted a 16" & a 26" Aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside & offside number plate light lenses deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2017 172,543 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 172,543 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 170,932 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 153,550 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 153,547 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 132,799 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 132,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 115,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 94,649 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 1 Sep 2012 94,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,598 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,242 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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BF57 KUT is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BF57 KUT, 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 BF57 KUT registered?

BF57 KUT is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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