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BT57 PPO

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,745 mi
Last recorded149,745 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 PPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 149,745 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 149,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 135,252 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 135,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 120,440 miles

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 120,366 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 108,738 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 108,737 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 95,992 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,483 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,424 miles

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

nsf foglight smashed

Fail 20 Feb 2015 84,424 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 74,619 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,117 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 67,117 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,402 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 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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