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BT07 VBM

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower heat sheild insecure

Fail 29 May 2019 143,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust shield loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 133,303 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 133,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

oil leak

rear engine mount bush deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,311 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 117,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil level on minimum

Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front heat shield detached from vehicle only held up by exhaust so removed for safety

Rear box exhaust first layer of metal is very corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,900 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 90,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,526 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,415 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 62,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 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 VBM is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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The MOT history for BT07 VBM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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