MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror and screen ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear coil spring arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower link arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front number plate cracked
fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose
middle exhaust heat shield corroded and loose
oil leak on engine close to timing belt side
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror and screen ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear coil spring arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower link arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front number plate cracked
fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose
middle exhaust heat shield corroded and loose
oil leak on engine close to timing belt side
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
reverse lamp inop
sill trims fitted offside and nearside
under side has corrosion
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
reverse lamp inop
sill trims fitted offside and nearside
under side has corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf foglight smashed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nsf foglight smashed
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front foglamp lens broken
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front foglamp lens broken
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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BT57 PPO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 PPO, 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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BT57 PPO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2007.
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