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BT57 HTU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,106 mi
Last recorded98,106 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 HTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 98,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 92,679 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,331 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,334 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 76,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 68,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 114,506 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 58,863 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 53,063 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,396 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides big rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 37,600 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,238 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 22,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 22,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 20,193 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 17,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 14,195 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 11,507 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 HTU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

BT57 HTU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is BT57 HTU safe to buy?

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