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BJ07 YSV

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,376 mi
Last recorded129,376 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 129,376 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH NS & OS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (Sleeves) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Heat/Exhaust Shield Slightly Insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2020 114,196 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 99,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drive shaft boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,133 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 76,709 miles

Advise child seat fitted

Advise engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Advise repair (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Advise repair (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 76,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise child seat fitted

Advise engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Advise repair (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Advise repair (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 68,818 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 63,156 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 63,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 58,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 58,102 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 50,997 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 May 2012 50,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 44,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 32,474 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 YSV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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