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BK07 OEJ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

119,255 mi
Last recorded119,255 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 OEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 119,255 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 119,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 108,366 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 108,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 106,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 106,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 102,182 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,790 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2022 98,790 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 95,009 miles

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2021 95,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2020 92,136 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 92,136 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,714 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge and cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2019 88,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge and cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,171 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both subframes and assemblies (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

rear and centre exhaust heatshields loose

Fail 23 Mar 2018 85,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both subframes and assemblies (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

rear and centre exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,916 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 81,916 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in front link arms ball joints

Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 72,235 miles

Slight movement in both front bottom arms

Fail 11 Apr 2015 72,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Slight movement in both front bottom arms

Pass 19 Apr 2014 65,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

oil level low

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

suspension arm bushes worn

various suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2014 65,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

oil level low

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

suspension arm bushes worn

various suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 58,181 miles

rear indicators faded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bodywork damaged

boot struts weak

exhaust system corroded

oil residue on engine

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2013 58,181 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bodywork damaged

boot struts weak

exhaust system corroded

oil residue on engine

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

rear indicators faded

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,654 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 50,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

child seats fitted to rear

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r indicator bulb slightly discoloured

oil on min level

rear coil spring bases obscured

Pass 16 Apr 2011 43,929 miles

scratchers on n/s/f door exhaust corroding rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,952 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f, front brake discs lipped, front pads worn, exhaust corroding, rear tyres cracking in tread

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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BK07 OEJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 BK07 OEJ, 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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BK07 OEJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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