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BT57 XSC

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

255,272 mi
Last recorded255,272 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 XSC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 255,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2018 236,486 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2017 218,801 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2017 218,801 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2016 202,200 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 202,200 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 182,158 miles

Rear exhaust section outter casing in poor condition.

Fail 19 Dec 2015 182,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust section outter casing in poor condition.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 164,615 miles

exhaust heat shields damaged and loose

front brake pads look on low side

rear exhaust silenser deteriated

Fail 30 Dec 2014 164,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shields damaged and loose

front brake pads look on low side

rear exhaust silenser deteriated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 147,446 miles

Centre exhaust has corrosion

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 7 Dec 2012 127,108 miles

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

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 16 Dec 2011 112,733 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 112,733 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 100,187 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 XSC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XSC, 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 XSC registered?

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

Is BT57 XSC safe to buy?

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