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BT57 ARU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,188 mi
Last recorded99,188 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 ARU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 99,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 89,846 miles

osf ball joint has slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2016 89,846 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf ball joint has slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,407 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 76,740 miles

EML ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 May 2015 76,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 20 May 2014 62,757 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 62,757 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate is a non-standard numberplate but still ledgable

n/s/r 225/40/18 tyre paddling on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,609 miles

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

front number plate is a non-standard numberplate but still ledgable

n/s/r 225/40/18 tyre paddling on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2012 44,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,423 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,306 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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BT57 ARU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT57 ARU, 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 BT57 ARU registered?

BT57 ARU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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