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BF07 LDE

2007 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,641 mi
Last recorded121,641 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 LDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 121,641 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 119,488 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arm prescribed area ( BOTH INNER SILLS ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in steering components

unable to penetrate corrosion to both front and both rear inner sills

Fail 4 Oct 2024 119,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play play at front rack arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 117,759 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 111,041 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front track rod arm slightly damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

rear sub frame & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2021 109,327 miles

Coil spring corroded all sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible is deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oil filter is highly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 107,955 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective has a temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexible is deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2019 106,653 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust bracket is broken

Front exhaust flexible is deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear exhaust support bracket has a temporary repair

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 106,624 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended cannot plug the seatbelt in (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust bracket is broken

Front exhaust flexible is deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear exhaust support bracket has a temporary repair

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 104,375 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 104,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached inner front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced incorrect beam image - bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,537 miles

springs corroded / play at rack arms

Fail 1 Aug 2017 91,537 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working holder melted (1.1.C.1d)

springs corroded / play at rack arms

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,824 miles

front discs corroded inner face

movment front rear facing wishbone bushes / odd wheel nut nsr

Fail 2 Aug 2016 80,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front discs corroded inner face

movment front rear facing wishbone bushes / odd wheel nut nsr

Pass 1 Aug 2015 65,960 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 65,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,911 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 36,621 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,915 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 13,915 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 5,263 miles

both front tyres wearing on inear edges

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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BF07 LDE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF07 LDE, 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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BF07 LDE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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