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BV07 LAA

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,785 mi
Last recorded51,785 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 LAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,785 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres wearing inner edges x 2

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 51,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc surrounding area contaminated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both units x2 (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken coil close to road wheel and tyre (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres wearing inner edges x 2

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,472 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 39,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,633 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,519 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,016 miles

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

N/s/r tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 21,016 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/s/r tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,672 miles

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

air bag light fault

slight damage n/s rear tyre side wall

Fail 30 Aug 2012 18,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag light fault

slight damage n/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,283 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)

air bag light fault

Fail 31 Aug 2010 11,685 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,685 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 LAA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LAA, 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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BV07 LAA is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2007.

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