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BK07 RHV

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,101 mi
Last recorded158,101 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 RHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2024 158,101 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Central exhaust outer cover corroded.

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

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

all four wheel arch areas corroded.

clutch noisey.

reverse lights inoprative.

Pass 19 Jun 2023 145,864 miles

Front both lower wings corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded.

general age related corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Fail 16 Jun 2023 145,864 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both lower wings corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill corroded.

general age related corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 133,399 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Fail 30 Jun 2022 133,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 119,474 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 119,218 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs quite heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes showing some play / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2020 106,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive partial sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 106,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive partial sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,323 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 90,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,363 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 29 Mar 2018 76,343 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel park brake sometimes ok and sometimes nothing and no reserve (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

heat shield loose

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,967 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

slight play in front wheels

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,794 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 60,793 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,233 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,077 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 20 Mar 2013 48,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,794 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2012 43,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,081 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 37,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RHV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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