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BJ07 OVF

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

36,162 mi
Last recorded36,162 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 OVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 36,162 miles

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 22 Jul 2026 36,162 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2025 35,850 miles

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 8 Jul 2025 35,850 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 5 Jun 2024 35,457 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 35,456 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 34,502 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn /flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 33,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn /flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 32,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 32,466 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 32,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,241 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 32,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,455 miles

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 30 May 2018 31,444 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 25 May 2017 26,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,541 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 23,824 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 21,564 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)

Pass 22 May 2013 20,925 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)

Fail 17 May 2012 20,257 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 17 May 2012 20,257 miles

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

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 18 May 2011 19,416 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 18,772 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 OVF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OVF, 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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What year was BJ07 OVF registered?

BJ07 OVF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is BJ07 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 OVF shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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