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BL07 ETX

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,052 mi
Last recorded146,052 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 146,052 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS harness (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.1 mm.legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS harness (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 146,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping on to floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission dripping on to floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened heavily freyed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS harness (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.1 mm.legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS harness (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Offside number plate light has dim light output

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 133,164 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And cracking in between tread pattern ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak From engine and gearbox ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 133,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement At mount to body (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Shows white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Very dim light output (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split and leaking grease (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And cracking in between tread pattern ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak From engine and gearbox ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 123,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 119,812 miles

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

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside body of vehicle

exhaust heat shiled inscure

Fail 18 Jun 2015 119,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside body of vehicle

exhaust heat shiled inscure

Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,533 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 105,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 98,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside has crash damage

Pass 5 Jul 2013 98,903 miles

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

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

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

nearside has crash damage

Pass 30 Jun 2012 73,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

minor body damage

Fail 30 Jun 2011 52,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,570 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,764 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)

nearside front door damaged

nearside front sill damaged

offside front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2010 35,764 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front door damaged

nearside front sill damaged

offside front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

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 ETX 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 ETX, 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 ETX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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