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BN07 SZV

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,691 mi
Last recorded122,691 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 SZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 122,691 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front both tie rods have play

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 113,814 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2021 113,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn inner edge 205/5R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 108,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 108,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre treads on legal limit of 1.6mm and there is cracks between the treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre treads on legal limit of 1.6mm and there is cracks between the treads (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 92,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre treads on legal limit of 1.6mm and there is cracks between the treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre treads on legal limit of 1.6mm and there is cracks between the treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,489 miles

Front tyres on 3mms

front pads 80 percent worn

Fail 26 Aug 2016 87,489 miles

Front tyres on 3mms

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

front pads 80 percent worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,084 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front bottom suspension arms rear bushes splitting

offside rear indicator pale

Fail 25 Jun 2013 51,206 miles

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

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

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

smear from front wipers

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,206 miles

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

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

smear from front wipers

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,044 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 16,250 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 SZV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue 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 SZV, 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 SZV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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