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BT07 VCC

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,715 mi
Last recorded163,715 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 VCC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 163,715 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all rear suspension corroding and bushes deteriorating

oil leak under engine

under body corroding.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 163,712 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all rear suspension corroding and bushes deteriorating

oil leak under engine

under body corroding.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 161,590 miles

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

slight oil leak from engine

under body corroding.

Fail 8 Oct 2020 161,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

slight oil leak from engine

under body corroding.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 159,952 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 159,952 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 153,725 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 153,735 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 148,989 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper floors (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 148,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 140,781 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

frontreg plate deteriated

Fail 5 Oct 2016 140,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

frontreg plate deteriated

Pass 6 Oct 2015 132,599 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 132,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 123,913 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in N/S inner trackrod

Pass 10 Sep 2013 117,154 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,539 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 109,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,725 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,180 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 80,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 VCC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VCC, 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 VCC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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