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BL07 GMF

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,293 mi
Last recorded110,293 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 110,293 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit at time of test

oil leak from engine

rear heat shield not secure

Fail 9 Jul 2018 110,292 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit at time of test

oil leak from engine

rear heat shield not secure

Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,528 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 104,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,639 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Mar 2016 97,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,259 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,203 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion evident brake discs & pads appear to be worn low

Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,426 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion evident brake discs & pads appear to be worn low

Pass 24 Jul 2010 43,725 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 GMF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GMF, 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 GMF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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