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BJ07 XEW

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

56,518 mi
Last recorded56,518 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 XEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 56,518 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 56,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 55,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear bumper damaged and loose

Pass 18 Aug 2022 54,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers smeary

rear bumper damaged and loose

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2022 54,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers smeary

rear bumper damaged and loose

under tray fitted

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread, on tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 53,049 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread, on tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 53,032 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing WING MIRROR DAMAGED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing WING MIRROR DAMAGED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD AND SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 50,679 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,078 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damage

Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,548 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 47,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,238 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 46,227 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,554 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,841 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 40,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,553 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,061 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 33,149 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 33,149 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XEW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

BJ07 XEW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2007.

Is BJ07 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 XEW shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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