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BT57 NGZ

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,050 mi
Last recorded96,050 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 NGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,050 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,595 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 94,595 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 93,282 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 93,203 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 93,203 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,401 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 90,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,179 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,672 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 82,672 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,796 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 69,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,970 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2016 48,969 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 May 2015 46,232 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 40,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 37,267 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 33,564 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 NGZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NGZ, 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 NGZ registered?

BT57 NGZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is BT57 NGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 NGZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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