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B18 VMB

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,588 mi
Last recorded100,588 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 VMB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,588 miles

Offside Front REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSH WEAK REPLACEMENT ADVISED

Fail 27 Aug 2015 100,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% IMBALANCE LIMIT 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSH WEAK REPLACEMENT ADVISED

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,125 miles

offside front suspension arm rear bush weak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 91,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front suspension arm rear bush weak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,381 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 74,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear wheel bearing is starting to show signs of wear!

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 59,280 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2012 59,280 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level very low

Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,919 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 36,689 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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B18 VMB is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B18 VMB, 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 B18 VMB registered?

B18 VMB is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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