MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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.
Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm.
Wiper wear marks showing and blades are beginning to smear the screen, not too excess.
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)
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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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BT57 RCV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2007.
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