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BL07 SMV

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,139 mi
Last recorded57,139 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 SMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,139 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 57,139 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,235 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 43,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,055 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 41,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,936 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 SMV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

BL07 SMV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is BL07 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL07 SMV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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