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BN07 LJY

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,634 mi
Last recorded168,634 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 LJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 168,634 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 162,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened back bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened back bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 156,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 156,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 150,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back bush dteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 150,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back bush dteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s/r number plate light bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 143,168 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 134,547 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

complete exhaust heatshield corroded.

exhaust system corroded.

both rear tyres scrubbing bad on inner edges.

Pass 21 May 2014 124,379 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Fail 21 May 2014 124,379 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Apr 2013 116,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 109,998 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 90,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LJY is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN07 LJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN07 LJY registered?

BN07 LJY is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2007.

Is BN07 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 LJY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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