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BL07 GKN

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,660 mi
Last recorded124,660 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 124,660 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 124,656 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working + nearside front intermitant (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end loose + nearside front (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

centre + front exhaust heat shield insecure

engine oil level low

engine under tray insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,097 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 102,097 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low + nearside front (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,442 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,182 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 77,182 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 68,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,860 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 61,943 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,943 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,026 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 42,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,502 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,444 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)

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 GKN is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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