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BT57 XVP

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,524 mi
Last recorded102,524 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 XVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 102,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 102,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,671 miles

aircon belt noise

both trailing arm bushes slightly separating

exhaust cat manifold suspect cracked and leak, shield deteriorated

slight play osf roll bar link

some body damage

various components corroded- badly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 98,671 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

aircon belt noise

both trailing arm bushes slightly separating

exhaust cat manifold suspect cracked and leak, shield deteriorated

slight play osf roll bar link

some body damage

various components corroded- badly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 92,500 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 78,881 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroed

front wipers worn

Pass 10 Nov 2017 70,199 miles

both front arms bushes split and play

exhaust hangers deteriorating

some component corrosion

springs corroded

trailing arm bushes separating

Fail 10 Nov 2017 70,199 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both front arms bushes split and play

exhaust hangers deteriorating

some component corrosion

springs corroded

trailing arm bushes separating

Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,853 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both in parts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,853 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both in parts (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 47,631 miles

both front arms bushes split and play

exhaust hangers badly corroded

front and rear brakes worn to limit

Pass 17 Nov 2014 35,523 miles

both front suspension arm bushes seperating

exhaust mounts badly corroded

front brake pads worn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,812 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2011 12,315 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 10 Aug 2010 7,349 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 XVP is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

BT57 XVP is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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