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BT57 ELX

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,046 mi
Last recorded70,046 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 ELX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2021 70,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Factory fitted undertrays on the vehicle fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Alternator belt and drive belt pulleys noisey

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sump guard fitted preventing full inspection of front subframe

Pass 18 Nov 2019 67,960 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,888 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,589 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 56,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,622 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 51,576 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 47,446 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,971 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Fail 17 Nov 2014 43,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,670 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,812 miles

Centre Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,736 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 ELX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ELX, 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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BT57 ELX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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