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B23 ANB

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,373 mi
Last recorded160,373 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 ANB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 160,373 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 148,432 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear suspension area corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 133,228 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 130,145 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 123,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 120,930 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 14 Oct 2020 120,930 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 116,211 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 116,211 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,584 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 101,777 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,146 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,444 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,431 miles

n/s o/s front brake discs faces showing signs of wear

Pass 20 Jul 2013 57,332 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 57,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are worn on the inner & outter edges

both rear tyres have cracking on the walls to tread

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,168 miles

n/s o/s front tryres differet speed rating to rears eg fronts w rear v but possibly ok as both high speed rated suggest check correct rating for this vehaicle

Fail 4 Jul 2012 51,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s o/s front tryres differet speed rating to rears eg fronts w rear v but possibly ok as both high speed rated suggest check correct rating for this vehaicle

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,089 miles

n/s o/s front inner brake discs starting to rust/corrode but legal at time of test suggest change

n/s rear number plate light lens just starting to disscolour slightly low light output but illuminating number plate at time of test suggest change

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,295 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight corrosion/wear on front brake discs

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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B23 ANB is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B23 ANB, 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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B23 ANB is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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