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BJ07 RKF

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,206 mi
Last recorded124,206 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 124,206 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear on the underside of the car (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 121,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 118,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 114,273 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 113,506 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Moderate corrosion, advise to monitor. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and centre heat shields insecure.

Front and rear exhaust hangers broken.

Nearside Outer sill/ arches corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp dim.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail by upper spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill/ arches corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail by upper spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Moderate corrosion, advise to monitor. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Suspension components both front and rear show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 11 Aug 2022 113,506 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Moderate corrosion, advise to monitor. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and centre heat shields insecure.

Front and rear exhaust hangers broken.

Nearside Outer sill/ arches corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp dim.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail by upper spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill/ arches corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail by upper spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Moderate corrosion, advise to monitor. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Suspension components both front and rear show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 101,380 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 101,378 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 98,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 90,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 90,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges also has cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has cords inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 85,093 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 85,093 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 79,115 miles

both rear tyres cracking

water in offside rear lamp

Fail 3 May 2017 79,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

water in offside rear lamp

Pass 6 May 2016 75,364 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 75,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 58,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 58,636 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,595 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 40,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2012 32,677 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,321 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)

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 RKF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RKF, 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 RKF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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