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BL07 SXT

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

327,361 mi
Last recorded327,361 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 SXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 327,361 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2021 79,182 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 79,181 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 76,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,325 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 72,325 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 72,325 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,870 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicator lamps showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded but not broken

clutch pedal rubber worn to hole

oil level low

Fail 29 Jun 2018 67,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing roll bar linkage broken and missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicator lamps showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded but not broken

clutch pedal rubber worn to hole

oil level low

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,816 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,498 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 54,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,252 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,973 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,590 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,968 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 SXT is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SXT, 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 SXT is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 August 2007.

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