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BL07 DLV

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,315 mi
Last recorded126,315 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 DLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 126,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside + offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,873 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 107,429 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,574 miles

underbody sign of corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,563 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,335 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 94,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,630 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2015 86,630 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,402 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 78,401 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,409 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,438 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 49,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,516 miles

Child safety seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DLV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLV, 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 DLV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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