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BL07 WGV

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,661 mi
Last recorded175,661 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 WGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 175,661 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 154,802 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 139,967 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 128,859 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 128,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 117,974 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 110,402 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 101,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,934 miles

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

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

heat shield lose

Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,129 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,437 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 91,437 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,945 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,408 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 84,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,204 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,201 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,201 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,261 miles

nearside rear Shock absorber has a fluid leak not considered excesive

Fail 22 Jul 2010 42,261 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear Shock absorber has a fluid leak not considered excesive

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 WGV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

BL07 WGV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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The MOT history for BL07 WGV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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