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BB03 DON

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,234 mi
Last recorded74,234 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB03 DON
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,234 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside and offside rear tyres going out of shape

rear exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2021 74,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 93w xl tyre has a cut in the tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres going out of shape

rear exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 66,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 STRONG ADVISE ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 22 May 2018 41,305 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 41,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished on outer side wall 205/50-R17 93W

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall cracked and perished

Pass 22 May 2017 34,986 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 34,986 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 27,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 20,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 15,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 May 2013 10,296 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 9,583 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 9,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 6,950 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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BB03 DON is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue 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 BB03 DON, 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 BB03 DON registered?

BB03 DON is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is BB03 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB03 DON shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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