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BL07 DPE

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,638 mi
Last recorded127,638 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 127,638 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 118,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 117,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 113,910 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 113,910 miles

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

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 109,476 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 102,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,941 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 95,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 90,207 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 90,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 11 Oct 2013 82,972 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,988 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,619 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 67,593 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,378 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,763 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 DPE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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