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HF57 BXN

1997 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,613 mi
Last recorded100,613 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF57 BXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 100,613 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 97,476 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 93,368 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 82,945 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 82,732 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 70,302 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,515 miles

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

slight play in o/s/r roll bar link joint

Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,149 miles

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

oil leak around oil filter

Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,459 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 50,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,136 miles

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2014 42,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,821 miles

front brake pads low unable to see inner-need wheels off to check

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 Dec 2013 35,821 miles

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

front brake pads low unable to see inner-need wheels off to check

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,041 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn just below the 2 mm wear bars

o/s/r tyre is worn just above the wear bars

unable to see the front inner brake pads

Pass 20 Dec 2011 22,799 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 15,997 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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HF57 BXN is a 1997 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HF57 BXN, 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 29 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF57 BXN registered?

HF57 BXN is a 1997 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is HF57 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF57 BXN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF57 BXN have outstanding finance?

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