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BG07 JDF

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,469 mi
Last recorded182,469 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 JDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 182,469 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 182,469 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 177,761 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing corroded and loose at rear. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Misshaped, 5.2mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on both edges, SIGNIFICANTLY on inner edge, perished. 3.7mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing corroded and loose at rear. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Misshaped, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 171,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both sides inner sills rusty

Rear both sides wheel arches slight rust

Pass 2 Aug 2021 162,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 162,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 159,268 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer casing corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 2.4mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 155,062 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer casing corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components and mounting areas.

Fail 9 Sep 2019 155,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested at 0.5. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer casing corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components and mounting areas.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 149,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front bottom arms rear bushes slight movement

centre exhaust box outer skin coming off

front and rear springs rusty

front springs rusty

rear suspension getting rusty

rear trailing arm bushes starting to pull away

Pass 16 Aug 2017 143,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 127,761 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 127,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,284 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,481 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,048 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 76,048 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,417 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,566 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,735 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs in poor condition

fine scratches in front windscreen within zone A

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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BG07 JDF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG07 JDF, 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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BG07 JDF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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