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BN07 OTV

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,685 mi
Last recorded123,685 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 OTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 123,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 119,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease slightly from securing clips (gaiter is still secure)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 119,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease slightly from securing clips (gaiter is still secure)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking/splitting

Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,671 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Up to 28% imbalance measured (3.7.B.5b)

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

Handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort and may need attention

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Up to 29% imbalance measured (3.7.B.5b)

Rear silencer on point of failure, no major leak at test

Pass 28 Aug 2015 91,999 miles

Exhaust heatshield badly corroded and loose

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

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 83,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,412 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,851 miles

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

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

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

Offside inner wheel arch working loose, may become detached and foul on wheel/suspension

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,428 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,983 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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BN07 OTV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

BN07 OTV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is BN07 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 OTV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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