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BF07 SZO

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 SZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025

Front oil leak

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2024

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective flexi cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,952 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,183 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Fail 3 Nov 2020 127,182 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all 4 brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 25 Apr 2019 126,108 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 126,108 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 125,024 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 125,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 123,385 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,432 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Mar 2015 117,556 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,441 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2013 91,399 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,521 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,582 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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BF07 SZO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc 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 BF07 SZO, 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 BF07 SZO registered?

BF07 SZO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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