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BL07 DNF

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,094 mi
Last recorded74,094 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 DNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 74,094 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 74,093 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 72,361 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

VARIOUS CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Fail 23 May 2025 72,361 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

VARIOUS CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 29 May 2024 70,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 May 2024 70,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 May 2023 68,656 miles

Brake fluid level low.

Centre exhaust heat-shield loose.

Engine coolant leak.

Engine oil leak.

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

Fail 2 May 2023 68,656 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid level low.

Centre exhaust heat-shield loose.

Engine coolant leak.

Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 66,828 miles

power steering bottle close to minimum level

Pass 12 May 2021 64,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,147 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 63,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 60,471 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 60,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 202/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear (2015) tyre perished

Play in offside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 31 May 2018 56,111 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 51,908 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 47,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 44,879 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 44,826 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2014 37,979 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 33,325 miles

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

both rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 23 May 2012 24,605 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,892 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 23,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,183 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 DNF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DNF, 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 DNF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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