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BJ07 DXL

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

183,088 mi
Last recorded183,088 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 DXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 183,088 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 183,083 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 171,096 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 1 Jul 2024 159,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all over body corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2024 159,784 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all over body corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2023 148,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 140,841 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 140,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 134,282 miles

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

Rear brake groaning

Pass 17 Jun 2020 129,706 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 129,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,689 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,975 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2016 87,021 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 87,021 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,814 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,391 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 70,383 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 12,070 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 DXL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,402 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 DXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ07 DXL registered?

BJ07 DXL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2007.

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