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BT07 OBU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,274 mi
Last recorded39,274 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 OBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 39,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Various suspension components corroded not excessive

Fail 1 Oct 2025 39,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Various suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 2 Oct 2024 38,865 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 38,729 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 38,423 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 36,863 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 34,605 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 30,830 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 28,371 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,278 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,154 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Nearside front and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,936 miles

Both front wisjbone rear bushes slightly perished but no excessive movement

Coolant level low no signs of a leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 20,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,294 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 19,281 miles

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

Coolant level below minimum

Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,570 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,589 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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BT07 OBU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BT07 OBU, 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 BT07 OBU registered?

BT07 OBU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2007.

Is BT07 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT07 OBU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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