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BJ07 DSU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,603 mi
Last recorded140,603 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 DSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2023 140,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened above springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 133,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 124,593 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2020 116,646 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 116,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 108,863 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 108,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 100,638 miles

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

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

quite bad oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Sep 2018 100,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (205/55/r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and blistered (205/55/r16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

quite bad oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,546 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 91,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 88,378 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)

Oil leak ()

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Fail 23 Sep 2016 88,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Oil leak ()

tracking check

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,595 miles

oil leek

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,639 miles

Oil leak

nail inosf and osr tyre

nsf and osf and nsr tyre on wear bars

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,659 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 51,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,752 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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BJ07 DSU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ07 DSU, 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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BJ07 DSU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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