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BP07 OBW

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,023 mi
Last recorded159,023 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 OBW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 159,023 miles

Offside Front lower wing corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

reg lights dim

Fail 6 Oct 2020 159,023 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front lower wing corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

reg lights dim

Pass 8 Oct 2019 154,677 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 148,411 miles

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Nearside Front small cut in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 142,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 142,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 135,141 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,424 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,384 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 115,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 105,073 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 105,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,965 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

injector chuffing

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Aug 2012 89,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

injector chuffing

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,499 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,925 miles

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

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

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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BP07 OBW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BP07 OBW, 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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BP07 OBW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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