MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also nearside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front tyres wearing low
front coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill inside wheel arch, (surface rust at moment) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface rust at moment inside wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill inside wheel arch, (surface rust at moment) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface rust at moment inside wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn inner edge.
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn on edge
Nearside Rear Inner side wall has cut but not exposing cords.
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush rubber is separating, causing excessive movement. (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear bush rubber is separating, causing excessive movement. (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn inner edge.
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn on edge
Nearside Rear Inner side wall has cut but not exposing cords.
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and no tread Patton on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and no tread Patton on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Coolant level is low.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Coolant level is low.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front tyres have worn unevenly (on inner edges).
Oil leak
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)
front brake pads wearing very low
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BT57 XAO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XAO, 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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BT57 XAO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2007.
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