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BK07 PLF

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,234 mi
Last recorded126,234 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 PLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 126,234 miles

Front wings (both) bottoms corroded

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

corrosion to various suspension components

oil on engine

stone chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 23 Jun 2025 126,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front both wings heavily corroded

Front chip in windscreen

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner rack play

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded & hangers

Offside Front brake caliper nipple leaking brake fluid

Fail 23 May 2025 126,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 121,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small split on inner sidewall ( no cords ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge, perishing to tread (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

gear box (dog bone) mounting worn

Fail 20 Jun 2024 121,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small split on inner sidewall ( no cords ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge, perishing to tread (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

gear box (dog bone) mounting worn

Pass 1 Jun 2023 116,885 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 116,784 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 111,259 miles

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

Nearside Front inner C/V gaiter showing signs of deterioration.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 111,259 miles

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

Nearside Front inner C/V gaiter showing signs of deterioration.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 106,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner c/v gaiter showing signs of deterioration

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 102,185 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 102,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 96,113 miles

Damage to drivers airbag

Exhaust heat shields loose

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp patten slighlty "cloudy"

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 91,704 miles

Front brake disc inner faces worn/corroding

Nearside Front Inner c/v gaitor small split

Nearside Rear tyre tread low and edges worn

both rear indicators slightly white

Fail 30 Mar 2018 91,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc inner faces worn/corroding

Nearside Front Inner c/v gaitor small split

Nearside Rear tyre tread low and edges worn

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

both rear indicators slightly white

Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,782 miles

Front number plate corner damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,380 miles

disfigurement to front number plate

play in both lower arm rear bushes

play in o/s outer cv joint

rear indicators faded

slight buckle to n/s/r wheel inner rim

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,874 miles

both lower arm rear bushes unbonding but not resulting in excessive movement

disfigurement to front number plate

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges and worn to 2.5mm in tread

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm in tread

pin holr at top of o/s outer cv gaiter

play in o/s inner cv joint

rear indicators faded

slight defusion to n/s dip beam image

smear from wipers

Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,946 miles

front number plate disfigured

noise from engine when running

slight play in o/s outer joint

Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2013 71,638 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,832 miles

n/s/rear tyre low on pressure

o/s handbrake reading lower than n/s

Fail 21 Mar 2012 58,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre low on pressure

o/s handbrake reading lower than n/s

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,536 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,187 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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BK07 PLF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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