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BT57 VAM

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,278 mi
Last recorded95,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,278 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 95,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,342 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre tread worn on the inner edge 205/55/16

Fail 3 Jan 2018 86,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre tread worn on the inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 17 Dec 2016 80,662 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 75,305 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,990 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing bit low outer edge

Fail 3 Jan 2014 63,953 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s front tyre wearing bit low outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,290 miles

airbag light on [this will be a failure item soon]

Fail 16 Jan 2013 58,290 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

airbag light on [this will be a failure item soon]

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,892 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 51,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,752 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 33,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VAM is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

BT57 VAM is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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