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BT57 HSC

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,845 mi
Last recorded115,845 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 115,845 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 115,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Emits white smoke periodically (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body damaged

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 105,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 105,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,332 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 83,752 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,720 miles

The n/s no. plate lamp and o/s/f side lamps are dim

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,449 miles

The o/s/r anti roll bar link is noisy

Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,979 miles

slight play in the o/s/r drop link

the front brake discs are deteriorated on the inner faces

the n/s/f wheel bearing is starting to wear

the o/s/r tyre is deteriorated and wearing out of shape

Pass 10 Nov 2013 58,023 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2013 58,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,849 miles

the n/s/f brake pad is worn under 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,774 miles

the o/s/r and both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 17 Oct 2011 38,773 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

the o/s/r and both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer part 2mm

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 HSC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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