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BT57 DYF

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,180 mi
Last recorded144,180 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 DYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 144,180 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

number plate lamps dim

o/s/r tyre tread unevenly worn and low on inner edge in places

rear trailing arm bushes slightly split

rusting on underbody and suspension

Pass 6 Dec 2018 137,294 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 137,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 131,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 119,327 miles

Nearside Front bottom arm bush slighty perished

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape inner

Offside Front bottom arm bush slighty perished

Pass 30 Nov 2015 104,876 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 92,423 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,384 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,579 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,241 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,086 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 DYF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT57 DYF registered?

BT57 DYF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is BT57 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 DYF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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