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BT07 VAF

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,016 mi
Last recorded138,016 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 VAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 138,016 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 138,016 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 127,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 120,159 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 108,688 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 108,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 103,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 90,355 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 90,355 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 78,376 miles

Left hand front tyre has kerb damage to outer sidewall

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 May 2013 78,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 66,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 55,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,107 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 VAF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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