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BT57 NHF

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,229 mi
Last recorded117,229 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 NHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 117,229 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 117,229 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 108,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 105,326 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 100,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 98,001 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 98,001 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,982 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 92,982 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 82,348 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 82,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,312 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 72,101 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,603 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,364 miles

front/rear tyres worn to limits 205/55R16 91V

Fail 11 Nov 2011 36,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,375 miles

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 NHF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NHF, 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 NHF registered?

BT57 NHF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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