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BJ07 JLO

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

151,035 mi
Last recorded151,035 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 JLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 151,035 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 151,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 144,406 miles

Nearside Front side wing panel damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general corrosion underneath of vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2023 144,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front side wing panel damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2022

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

General corrosion underneath of vehicle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021
Fail 20 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 135,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under body slightly corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2020 135,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under body slightly corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2019 130,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 124,225 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 124,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,319 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 115,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 99,960 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,647 miles

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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 86,647 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,773 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 71,773 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,005 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 65,005 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 59,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Apr 2011 50,851 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 50,851 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,433 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,433 miles

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

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

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 JLO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 JLO, 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 JLO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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