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BT57 XYD

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,805 mi
Last recorded159,805 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 XYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 159,805 miles

Backbox corroded - outer skin only

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 159,805 miles

Backbox corroded - outer skin only

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 154,221 miles

Central Rear Section of exhaust corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 149,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 143,912 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 139,245 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 134,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 129,520 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 129,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 125,150 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 125,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 122,010 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 117,772 miles

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

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

exhaust skins peelind

noise from t/belt area

o/s/f fog lamp deterited

oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2015 117,472 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 117,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 107,718 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 107,718 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2013 96,781 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 96,725 miles

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 87,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,230 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,254 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 78,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front fogs and tell tail not working

Fail 26 Oct 2010 66,184 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,184 miles

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

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 XYD is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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