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BT07 HKJ

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,132 mi
Last recorded167,132 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 HKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 167,132 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 167,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2023 161,129 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 149,627 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 144,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 144,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 132,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 132,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 125,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing inbetween treads

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing inbetween treads

Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing inbetween treads

Fail 7 Jun 2017 105,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing inbetween treads

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,770 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 91,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,250 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 80,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,933 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,403 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2012 55,103 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 55,103 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,571 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 44,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,395 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 32,395 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BT07 HKJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT07 HKJ, 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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BT07 HKJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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