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BT07 YBG

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

171,395 mi
Last recorded171,395 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 YBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 171,395 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 171,395 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps one of two (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 158,672 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 158,671 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 152,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 v (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 149,464 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 145,371 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 145,371 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake eff. only just met

Pass 4 May 2016 145,348 miles

engine light on.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 121,447 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 121,447 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 104,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf/osf tyres bald /scrubbing inner edges

Fail 11 Jul 2013 104,007 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf/osf tyres bald /scrubbing inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,080 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 88,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 67,906 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 67,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 45,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,756 miles

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 YBG is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YBG, 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 YBG is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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