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BN07 OVC

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,329 mi
Last recorded157,329 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 OVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 157,329 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 157,273 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 149,055 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 149,055 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 145,134 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 145,096 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 139,410 miles

both front tyres wearing thin and the nearside rear has a nail

Pass 27 Mar 2014 131,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 131,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 118,633 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust badly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Front number plate damaged but not likely to fall off or be misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Nearside wiper blade split

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front wiper blade split

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 118,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust badly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Front number plate damaged but not likely to fall off or be misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Nearside wiper blade split

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,953 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2012 102,953 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2011 90,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 90,865 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,494 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 OVC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 OVC, 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 BN07 OVC registered?

BN07 OVC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is BN07 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 OVC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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