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BT57 EVB

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,191 mi
Last recorded136,191 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 EVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 136,191 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 136,191 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 130,338 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 121,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2021 121,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody has Surface Rust

Fail 4 Aug 2020 117,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills and various suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 114,499 miles

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

slight oil leak under neath

Fail 31 Jan 2019 114,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight oil leak under neath

Pass 12 Jan 2018 103,190 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 90,794 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,649 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,570 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 69,880 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,353 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,959 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 59,921 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,494 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 EVB is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EVB, 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 EVB registered?

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

Is BT57 EVB safe to buy?

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