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BT57 VDV

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,537 mi
Last recorded143,537 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 VDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 143,537 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 143,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 135,579 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,446 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 128,446 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 122,330 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 122,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 115,313 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 115,313 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,051 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,979 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 102,979 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,705 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,701 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 82,570 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,059 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 75,059 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,019 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,344 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 VDV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

BT57 VDV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is BT57 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 VDV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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