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BK57 SZT

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,819 mi
Last recorded164,819 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 SZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 164,819 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2022 164,810 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2021 153,935 miles

Centre exhuast box corroding

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 153,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Centre exhuast box corroding

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 152,379 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 148,330 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 143,384 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 143,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 143,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large nail in sidewall which has caused a large cut (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicator bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn and rubber very aged/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak looks to be from turbo ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, front disc inner faces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 136,464 miles

Nearside Rear tyre (outer) wall worn

Fail 25 Nov 2016 136,313 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance fog light (lens broken) (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 126,961 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance fog light - broken lens (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 126,961 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance fog light - broken lens (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,895 miles

n/s/f spot glass broken

Pass 4 Nov 2013 113,553 miles

n/s spot light broken

Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,566 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 95,566 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,327 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 80,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 52,298 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fromt discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,298 miles

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

fromt discs worn

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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BK57 SZT is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK57 SZT, 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 BK57 SZT registered?

BK57 SZT is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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