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BT57 KBU

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,188 mi
Last recorded131,188 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 KBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 131,188 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 131,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 123,749 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 114,987 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 105,929 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,671 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,289 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,715 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 86,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,113 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 77,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 71,666 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,411 miles

baby seat fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 66,411 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

interior mirror missing

Fail 12 Nov 2014 62,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

interior mirror

Pass 9 Nov 2013 58,354 miles

interior mirror missing

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,828 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,827 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 41,674 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm

under shield fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2011 41,674 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm

under shield fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,604 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 KBU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KBU, 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 KBU registered?

BT57 KBU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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