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BT57 ETJ

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,297 mi
Last recorded122,297 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 ETJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 122,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 115,388 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2022 115,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated x 2 (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2020 108,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust bracket unattached

Fail 7 Dec 2020 108,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,432 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 102,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 92,433 miles

Front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2018 92,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 85,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,463 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear x2 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,084 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 69,084 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,732 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 60,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,874 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 51,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

cracks in offside rear tyre wall

Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,209 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 44,209 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,883 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,915 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 ETJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ETJ, 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 ETJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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