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BP07 OHT

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,011 mi
Last recorded145,011 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 OHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 145,011 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s and n/s inner and other outer sills,front and rear subframes and suspension arms and front cross member are slightly corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 144,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s and n/s outer sills,inner sills,floor,chassis,front cross member,front subframe and suspension arms and rear subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 138,688 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 138,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 131,615 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 131,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 123,817 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2018 123,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2017 113,710 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 113,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 99,780 miles

Exhaust flexi badly deteriorated but not blowing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,074 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 90,074 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,074 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 75,489 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,317 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,737 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,232 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 50,220 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,691 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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BP07 OHT is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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