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BT57 UED

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,587 mi
Last recorded170,587 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 UED
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 170,587 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corrosion outer trims fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wheel slight buckle inner rim

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 170,587 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corrosion outer trims fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wheel slight buckle inner rim

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 167,738 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills corroded outer trims fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated surface perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight wear/deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Training arms bushes slight wear/deterioration no excessive movement

reverse light not working

under tray fitted signs of oil engine and misting of oil rack area advise remove clean and repair as required

Pass 27 May 2021 164,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv joint gaiter surface perishing

Offside Front wheel inner rim slight buckle

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted advise remove/clean and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deterioration no leak at time

Fail 26 May 2021 164,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv joint gaiter surface perishing

Offside Front wheel inner rim slight buckle

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted advise remove/clean and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system deterioration no leak at time

Pass 4 Nov 2019 149,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 149,591 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 141,389 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 141,389 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 129,646 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition ( outer skin ) not blowing

Fail 4 Oct 2017 129,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs badly scored / lipped

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box in poor condition ( outer skin ) not blowing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 121,195 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 110,201 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osr tyre inner edge bald

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,233 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs and pads in very poor condition

nearside rear tye worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 13 Mar 2014 99,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

both nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

coolant level low

front brake discs and pads in very poor condition

nearside rear tye worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 69,455 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,451 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 63,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 41,542 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,542 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside rear tyre worn uneven

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 UED is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UED, 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 UED is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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