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BT57 VSU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,454 mi
Last recorded68,454 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 VSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 68,454 miles

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

Rear Suspension corroded all

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 68,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

Rear Suspension corroded all

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 62,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,493 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 48,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,835 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 45,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 38,202 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 27,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 26,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 23,214 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,457 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,237 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,124 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 11,671 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 11,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 9,287 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 VSU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

BT57 VSU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is BT57 VSU safe to buy?

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