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BT57 NLZ

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,057 mi
Last recorded101,057 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 NLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 101,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 94,810 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 86,577 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 86,577 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,373 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,754 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,228 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,242 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated some grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 67,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated some grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2017 59,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm and inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 56,989 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 56,987 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 54,546 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,804 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,133 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,196 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,069 miles

225/40ZR18 92W NEXEN

Both front tyres split on inner s/walls

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,145 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 NLZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

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

Is BT57 NLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 NLZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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