MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (2.4.G.1)
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)
front brake discs corroded on inside edge
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
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)
Centre Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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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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