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BD56 DOJ

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,396 mi
Last recorded185,396 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 DOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 185,396 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 182,411 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 178,828 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 178,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 173,196 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 173,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 158,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 152,023 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 148,863 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 148,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 145,376 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 126,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,659 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 78,508 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 78,193 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Dec 2011 60,635 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 60,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,343 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 44,343 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 33,801 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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BD56 DOJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD56 DOJ, 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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BD56 DOJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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