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BT57 VGE

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,370 mi
Last recorded183,370 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 183,370 miles

centre exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 180,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 172,212 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 172,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2014 151,858 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen Cracked outside wipers sweep.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 151,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen Cracked outside wipers sweep.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 136,024 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 115,418 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,835 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 VGE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

BT57 VGE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is BT57 VGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 VGE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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