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BN07 VDL

2007 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,462 mi
Last recorded73,462 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 VDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 73,462 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine breather pipe collapsed

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished badly

reverse lights not working

Fail 1 May 2026 73,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine breather pipe calasped

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished badly

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Oct 2024 72,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 72,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 71,630 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Sep 2023 71,620 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 3 Oct 2022 69,915 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 30 Sep 2022 69,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,187 miles

Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 69,185 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,507 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 67,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 63,943 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,414 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes becoming deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perishing

nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,163 miles

n/s/r tyre becoming perished

Fail 15 Aug 2017 54,163 miles

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

n/s/r tyre becoming perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,766 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

nail n/s/r tyre

power steering fluid around reservoir no clear leaks found

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,964 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,607 miles

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,869 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre inner edges low on tread

Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 4,802 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 4,567 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 VDL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

BN07 VDL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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