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BT57 EYU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,657 mi
Last recorded104,657 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 EYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2015 104,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,252 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 93,252 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,962 miles

Both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Dec 2013 79,962 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,351 miles

ns number plate light dull

osr anti roll bar link slight wear

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,167 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,349 miles

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

engine undershield insecure

gearbox maincase leaking oil

Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine undershield insecure

gearbox maincase leaking oil

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 EYU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EYU, 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 EYU registered?

BT57 EYU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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