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BT07 NLL

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,918 mi
Last recorded181,918 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 NLL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 181,918 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect is damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet release mechanism is temperamental

induction pipe not fitted to air filter

Pass 27 Mar 2020 174,959 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 174,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 156,954 miles

Gearbox lower mounting worn

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 156,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox lower mounting worn

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

Rear heat shield loose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 138,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 138,589 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn smooth on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Foglamp not working.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and worn smooth on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,388 miles

Front Both front brake discs worn.

Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth inner edge.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 119,388 miles

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

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

Front Both front brake discs worn.

Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth inner edge.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,461 miles

Object removed from drivers view prior to test.

Rear Antiroll bar corroding.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 102,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn smooth on the inner qaurter. (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn smooth on the inner qaurter. (4.1.D.1a)

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

Object removed from drivers view prior to test.

Rear Antiroll bar corroding.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,088 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,771 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,961 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Front Discs Lipped

Front Pads 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2011 45,504 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering fliud level on minimum

Fail 11 Jun 2011 45,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering fliud level on minimum

Pass 24 May 2010 32,916 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 32,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NLL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT07 NLL, 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 NLL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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