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BV07 FBZ

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,250 mi
Last recorded108,250 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 FBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 108,197 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 93,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,151 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 72,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 63,699 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,905 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 55,487 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 52,165 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner and outer threaded areas

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear, seat belt not unfastened during test

oil level below minimum

Fail 5 Feb 2014 45,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear, seat belt not unfastened during test

oil level below minimum

Pass 9 Feb 2013 39,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 9 Feb 2013 39,049 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 11 Feb 2012 32,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to test nearside rear seatbelt due to baby seat

Pass 5 Feb 2011 26,140 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 19,734 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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BV07 FBZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV07 FBZ, 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 BV07 FBZ registered?

BV07 FBZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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