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BG07 JJV

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,300 mi
Last recorded157,300 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 JJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 157,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 157,300 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour 2 x rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 x front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 152,742 miles

SUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION

Fail 26 Jul 2022 152,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

SUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION

Pass 29 Jun 2021 149,757 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 149,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2020 146,124 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 141,928 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 141,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 137,145 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 137,138 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 133,238 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2016 127,741 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 122,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 117,753 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 117,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 113,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 106,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,865 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,196 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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BG07 JJV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BG07 JJV, 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 JJV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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