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BJ07 UPZ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,890 mi
Last recorded94,890 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 UPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 94,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension very rusty and starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,983 miles

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded

nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

offside front inner cv boot slightly perished

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,099 miles

exhaust system corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,930 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low 3/2mm and worn low on inner edge

offside front inner cv boot small end slightly perished

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2023 81,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low 3/2mm and worn low on inner edge

offside front inner cv boot small end slightly perished

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 77,051 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 77,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2021 73,078 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded but not blowing

rear arms staring to corrode

rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Feb 2020 70,367 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 70,367 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,488 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge not repairable ()

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2019 65,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box pipe rotten (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge not repairable ()

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 60,722 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 60,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,360 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 56,184 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 51,467 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,548 miles

both rear number plate lamps slightly deteriorated

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,541 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,829 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,995 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 UPZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc 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 UPZ, 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 UPZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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