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BL07 EXO

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,749 mi
Last recorded85,749 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 85,749 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 85,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 82,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 77,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 77,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m worn inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m worn inner edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m worn inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m worn inner edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,274 miles

Front both wipers smearing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advice (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 62,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush deboned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush deboned. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both wipers smearing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advice (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,909 miles

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

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

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

bonnet hard to open

Fail 18 Jul 2019 53,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,289 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 46,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,146 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 39,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,889 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,340 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 26,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,806 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 13,458 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 9,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 9,400 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 EXO 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 64%.

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 EXO, 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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What year was BL07 EXO registered?

BL07 EXO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 2007.

Is BL07 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL07 EXO shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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