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BN07 LBZ

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,268 mi
Last recorded134,268 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 LBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 134,268 miles

Front Discs slightly corroded

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 134,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 129,046 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2020 129,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2019 122,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside & offside output shaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,292 miles

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,300 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 107,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 101,381 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre under inflated

o/s/f exhaust system support rubber adrift

o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

steering feels heavy

Fail 12 Mar 2016 101,381 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre under inflated

o/s/f exhaust system support rubber adrift

o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

steering feels heavy

Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,708 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smearing slightly

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2015 90,708 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smearing slightly

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,658 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,767 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,767 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,798 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,956 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,737 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)

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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BN07 LBZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN07 LBZ, 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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BN07 LBZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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