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BG07 OWZ

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,286 mi
Last recorded159,286 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 OWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 159,286 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 151,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Apr 2018 143,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 138,200 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

engine crank pulley worn

under trays fitted and rear heat shield lose

Fail 29 Mar 2017 138,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

engine crank pulley worn

under trays fitted and rear heat shield lose

Pass 24 Mar 2016 115,844 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to center exhaust

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wear to edges

oil leak

rear heat shields lose

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 115,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to center exhaust

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wear to edges

oil leak

rear heat shields lose

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,789 miles

both front lower arm bushes badley split and a have quite alot of movement in them

both rear trailing arm bushes spilting

exhaust centre box corroeded

front brake pads getting low

n/s front tyre worn on inner edges 205/55/16

noise in alternator belt area

unable to check o/s rear seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2015 94,789 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower arm bushes badley split and a have quite alot of movement in them

both rear trailing arm bushes spilting

exhaust centre box corroeded

front brake pads getting low

n/s front tyre worn on inner edges 205/55/16

noise in alternator belt area

unable to check o/s rear seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,520 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,520 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,020 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,304 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2011 49,777 miles

rear number plarte slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2010 39,330 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 39,330 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 OWZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OWZ, 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 OWZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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