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BJ07 WLA

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,929 mi
Last recorded146,929 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 WLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 146,929 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 146,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 134,880 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 128,846 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (NO POWER TO CONNECTION INSIDE LAMP) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR BRAKE DRUM BACKPLATES CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL NSR AND OSR SUSESNION ARM BUSHES RE SLIGHTLY WORN (SLIGHT CAMBER VISABLE IN REAR WHEELS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF ARM REAR BUSHES HAVE MOVEMENT , BUT NOT YET CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 128,846 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (NO POWER TO CONNECTION INSIDE LAMP) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR BRAKE DRUM BACKPLATES CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL NSR AND OSR SUSESNION ARM BUSHES RE SLIGHTLY WORN (SLIGHT CAMBER VISABLE IN REAR WHEELS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF ARM REAR BUSHES HAVE MOVEMENT , BUT NOT YET CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 122,629 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,461 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 116,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 110,454 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,782 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR drum backplates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,431 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))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,168 miles

nearside and offside rear brake back plates getting rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,412 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 73,997 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,912 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,139 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,931 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 43,610 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 33,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,074 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 WLA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

BJ07 WLA is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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