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BT07 VBU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,023 mi
Last recorded155,023 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 VBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 155,023 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 149,027 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 149,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 142,762 miles

Engine noise/vibration when revved

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 142,586 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 136,543 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 136,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 128,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box outer skin corroded

n/s/r number plate bulb dull

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2012 110,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 110,228 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,518 miles

Front tyres wearing low (3mm)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,472 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,051 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 47,051 miles

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

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 VBU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

BT07 VBU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is BT07 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT07 VBU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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