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BT07 VAU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,853 mi
Last recorded128,853 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 VAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 128,853 miles

some parts are corroroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,312 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Jan 2024 124,401 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,830 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front subframe suffering corrosion

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriosuly weakend

Fail 18 Jan 2023 122,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front subframe suffering corrosion

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriosuly weakend

Pass 14 Jan 2022 121,444 miles

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,816 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 114,681 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 114,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 110,786 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 108,338 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 104,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box corroded (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 inner face pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,704 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 96,840 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,840 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 93,262 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 93,262 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,611 miles

no plate light inop

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,089 miles

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

Nearside 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 VAU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

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

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