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BT07 VAJ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,228 mi
Last recorded119,228 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 119,228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall age perished

Pass 24 Feb 2017 104,899 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,463 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,152 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 90,308 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 79,633 miles

bellypan and bottom of the sills covers fitted

both front wishbone rear bushs starting to deteriorate/crack but not yet to excess

both rear tyres at 2mm on inner edges at 3/4 zone

Fail 8 May 2013 79,633 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

bellypan and bottom of the sills covers fitted

both front wishbone rear bushs starting to deteriorate/crack but not yet to excess

both rear tyres at 2mm on inner edges at 3/4 zone

Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,248 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,110 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 62,110 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

OSR tyre starting to mishape on inner edges

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VAJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

BT07 VAJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2007.

Is BT07 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT07 VAJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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