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BL07 DGE

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,965 mi
Last recorded126,965 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 DGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 126,965 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

undreside of vehicle has corrosion but not excesive

Pass 21 Aug 2023 122,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 114,682 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 114,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 108,175 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 108,175 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 103,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,990 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT'S WORN ON INNER EDGE'S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISHBONE REAR BUSHES HAVE WEAR, PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 97,064 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 97,064 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,718 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 93,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 93,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,766 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,835 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 76,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,102 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 64,102 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,777 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,001 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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BL07 DGE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BL07 DGE, 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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BL07 DGE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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