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BT57 ARX

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,712 mi
Last recorded98,712 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 ARX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,712 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HEAVILY CORRODED FRONT BRAKE DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

HEAVY ENGINE KNOCK

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,519 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,928 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 91,928 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,172 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 82,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 62,349 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,485 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,874 miles

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

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 ARX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT57 ARX, 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 ARX registered?

BT57 ARX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is BT57 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 ARX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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