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BL07 SMO

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,682 mi
Last recorded98,682 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 98,682 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 98,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 88,171 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,381 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,114 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 62,114 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 56,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,198 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,213 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,774 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,258 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 24,258 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,097 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,490 miles

Nearside 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 SMO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

BL07 SMO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 August 2007.

Is BL07 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL07 SMO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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