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BT57 RCV

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,059 mi
Last recorded181,059 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 RCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2022 181,059 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Significant oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2021 173,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too bars

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower plastic sill overs fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2021 173,715 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier no clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too bars

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs heavy corrosion

lower plastic sill overs fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 170,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 164,118 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 158,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 151,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 140,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 127,325 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 114,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,910 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,925 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,520 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm.

Wiper wear marks showing and blades are beginning to smear the screen, not too excess.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,735 miles

Front brake pads approximatly half worn.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber 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 RCV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

BT57 RCV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is BT57 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 RCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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