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BJ07 XBG

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,140 mi
Last recorded130,140 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 XBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2024 130,140 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Drive shaft seal slight leak.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 126,071 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 126,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 120,591 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 120,591 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 116,820 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 116,677 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 109,653 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chips on windscreen

rear exhaust shield comes loose

unable to check rear seat belts (stuffs on the seat)

Fail 8 Jun 2020 109,482 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush ,both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chips on windscreen

rear exhaust shield comes loose

unable to check rear seat belts (stuffs on the seat)

Pass 1 Jun 2019 103,962 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,549 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 85,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 77,094 miles

nearside front tyre has inner and outer tread wear

nearside rear tyre has inner tread wear

offside rear trailing arm front most bush getting week

offside rear tyre has bad inner tread wear

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil springs corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen is cracked on the right hand side in zone A but does not affect the drivers view of the road

offside rear trailing arm bush is starting to come away from metal middle support

Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,729 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,423 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,216 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,358 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XBG is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XBG, 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 XBG registered?

BJ07 XBG is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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