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BT57 UDM

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,785 mi
Last recorded134,785 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 UDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 134,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 131,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 129,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 127,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 124,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 122,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 117,929 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,254 miles

ADVISE CAMBELT HISTORY CHACK.

BATTERY TERMINAL GREEN,REQUIRE CLEAN OFF & GREASE UP

BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE BULB HOLDERS DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING ENOUGH LIGHT OUT.NEW UNITS LAMP REQUIRED.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 108,244 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure TAIL PIPE BRACKET SNAPPED OFF. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTTOM ARM,REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTTOM ARM,REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. 205-55X16V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE CAMBELT HISTORY CHACK.

BATTERY TERMINAL GREEN,REQUIRE CLEAN OFF & GREASE UP

BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE BULB HOLDERS DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING ENOUGH LIGHT OUT.NEW UNITS LAMP REQUIRED.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE & RESTING ON EXHAUST.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 95,014 miles

TYRE SIZE: 205/55X16 91V

o/s/f tyre sidewall heavily scuffed and worn on inner edge - advise replace and check/adjust alignment

Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,833 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 84,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 74,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak from rear of engine

puncture in n/s/f tyre

puncture in n/s/r tyre (tyre damaged on sidewalls)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,699 miles

oil leak from rear of engine

puncture in n/s/f tyre

puncture in n/s/r tyre (tyre damaged on sidewalls)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage and is worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,543 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 36,543 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,492 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 UDM is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDM, 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 UDM is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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