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BG07 OLU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,324 mi
Last recorded166,324 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 OLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 166,324 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 166,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 156,204 miles

Offside Front spring corroded

Offside Rear Lower arm outer bush worn

Offside Rear tyre going out f shape on inner edge

both rear trailing arms front bushes slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2021 156,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front spring corroded

Offside Rear Lower arm outer bush worn

Offside Rear tyre going out f shape on inner edge

both rear trailing arms front bushes slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2020 148,326 miles

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak around engine

Fail 3 Jan 2020 148,303 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak around engine

Pass 10 Jan 2019 137,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 9 Jan 2019 137,092 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Jan 2018 125,538 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 21 Jan 2017 116,185 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 116,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired bolt too short (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 108,976 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 98,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cut to nsr tyre outer side wall,not to cords

osf tyre going bald edges,centre 3/4 on 1.6mm limit

Fail 23 Dec 2014 98,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cut to nsr tyre outer side wall,not to cords

osf tyre going bald edges,centre 3/4 on 1.6mm limit

Fail 23 Dec 2013 87,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 87,447 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,152 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 80,152 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 14 Apr 2011 58,191 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,667 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 OLU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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