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BG07 WEV

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

223,618 mi
Last recorded223,618 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 WEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 223,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 219,656 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

both rear inner sills slighy corrosion

o/s/f headlamp has slight movement

Fail 28 Apr 2018 219,636 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

both rear inner sills slighy corrosion

exhaust system corroded and is supported with cable ties

o/s/f headlamp has slight movement

Pass 20 Apr 2017 214,072 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 207,108 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 206,808 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shields insecure

exhaust rear section support hanger broken

gear box oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 196,805 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underbody exhaust heatshields insecure.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 196,805 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underbody exhaust heatshields insecure.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 176,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 152,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

damage to bodywork

front wipers starting to smear

offside rear tyre starting to distort

Pass 16 Apr 2013 152,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to bodywork

front wipers starting to smear

offside rear tyre starting to distort

Pass 13 Apr 2012 125,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,185 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 WEV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WEV, 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 WEV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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