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BO55 DSH

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

4,180 mi
Last recorded4,180 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 DSH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 4,180 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 4,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 4,164 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 3,342 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 2,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 151,233 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 151,233 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 149,920 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 148,684 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 139,109 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 139,108 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear parking barke don't lock,

Pass 1 Nov 2016 133,282 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 133,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 127,363 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 127,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 114,970 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,098 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,476 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 73,476 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,677 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 40,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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BO55 DSH is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BO55 DSH, 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 BO55 DSH registered?

BO55 DSH is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2007.

Is BO55 DSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 DSH shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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