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BT57 VEM

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,096 mi
Last recorded145,096 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 VEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 145,096 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 134,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 127,508 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2014 117,694 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 117,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2013 104,871 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,779 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,225 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,101 miles

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

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 VEM is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

BT57 VEM is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is BT57 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 VEM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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