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BP07 VZJ

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,797 mi
Last recorded82,797 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 82,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - Rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr-osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 82,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (Please see chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (please see chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - Rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr-osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 78,719 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 72,084 miles

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 72,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 65,777 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 61,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 52,423 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 45,667 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,872 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,040 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,684 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 40,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,740 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,946 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,151 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 34,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 30,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,965 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,716 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 VZJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZJ, 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 BP07 VZJ registered?

BP07 VZJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 August 2007.

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