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BL07 ESO

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,036 mi
Last recorded164,036 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 ESO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 164,036 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

body sills heavily corroded

Offside Rear child seat insecurely fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2018 164,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

body sills heavily corroded

Offside Rear child seat insecurely fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2017 155,807 miles

Exhaust corroded - back box

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread has cuts in but not reaching cords

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

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

Rear outer pads friction lining damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2017 155,806 miles

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

Exhaust corroded - back box

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread has cuts in but not reaching cords

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

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

Rear outer pads friction lining damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2016 151,250 miles

N/s rear wheel dented

Fail 17 Feb 2016 151,206 miles

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

Battery light on

N/s rear wheel dented

Pass 16 Feb 2015 143,299 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box in poor condition

n/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 3 Feb 2015 142,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box in poor condition

n/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre low outer edge and close to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2014 126,931 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 126,837 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 113,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 106,197 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 94,360 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 94,352 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010
Fail 14 Jul 2010 85,445 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ESO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BL07 ESO, 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 ESO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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