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BJ07 REU

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,186 mi
Last recorded169,186 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 REU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 169,186 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody/rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 162,600 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 160,257 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 160,256 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 153,861 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 149,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 144,954 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 144,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

middle heat sheild inscure

Pass 22 May 2019 134,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 134,085 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 122,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 113,314 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 113,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 98,064 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 May 2016 98,064 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 May 2015 81,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wipers smear slightly. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 7 May 2015 81,262 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wipers smear slightly. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 1 May 2014 66,884 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 66,884 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 56,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 May 2012 47,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 47,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 May 2011 39,926 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 39,926 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,760 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 28,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 REU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 REU, 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 REU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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