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BV07 LJK

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,594 mi
Last recorded88,594 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 LJK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 88,594 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 87,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexi pipe becoming weak

Front lower radiator support braket corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all exhaust system and brakets corroded

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2020 87,447 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heat sheild loose but not likley to become detached

Front exhaust flexi pipe becoming weak

Front lower radiator support braket corroded

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all exhaust system and brakets corroded

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2019 83,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong Advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Slightly Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,928 miles

Front exhaust flexi weak

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 76,928 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi weak

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam on dipp beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 72,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 72,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,992 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 57,100 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,581 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 54,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension 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)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,991 miles

both rear flasher bulbs faded

centre and right hand rear seatbelts not fully tested baby seat fitted

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split and in poor condition

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,087 miles

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split

o/s and n/s rear flasher bulbs faded

o/s rear seatbelt not fully tested baby seat fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,087 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split

o/s and n/s rear flasher bulbs faded

o/s rear seatbelt not fully tested baby seat fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,810 miles

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

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall starting to split at the tread

o/s and n/s rear seatbelts not fully tested baby seat fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,108 miles

o/s and n/s rear seatbelts not fully tested baby seats fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2010 17,983 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 17,285 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 17,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LJK is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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