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BT57 BVG

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,980 mi
Last recorded145,980 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 BVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 145,980 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 23 Jan 2021 139,555 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 1 Feb 2020 134,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 5 Feb 2019 127,028 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 127,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 118,442 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Under front of vehicle covered.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,147 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 99,937 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 99,257 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 99,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,237 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,453 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 61,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,657 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,446 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear brake pads worn low

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 BVG is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG registered?

BT57 BVG is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is BT57 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 BVG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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