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BJ07 WJL

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,003 mi
Last recorded94,003 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 94,003 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,619 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 88,619 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 81,374 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,498 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 72,498 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,125 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,514 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 48,514 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 39,440 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Apr 2017 39,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 5 May 2016 32,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,076 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,469 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,371 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,634 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,185 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 WJL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ07 WJL registered?

BJ07 WJL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2007.

Is BJ07 WJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 WJL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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