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BV07 LJN

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,405 mi
Last recorded136,405 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 136,405 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sharp rust protruding from OSF wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint boot detached (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure not properly attached to rail (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has rust hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch Lining insecure

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2025 130,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wing corroded at base

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Silencer heat shield loose

Fail 21 Aug 2025 130,076 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wing corroded at base

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Silencer heat shield loose

Pass 23 Aug 2024 124,819 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge plus slight damage in the tread and outer sidewall 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front winds corroded at lower corners, but are still secure

Fail 22 Aug 2024 124,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge plus slight damage in the tread and outer sidewall 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front winds corroded at lower corners, but are still secure

Pass 25 Aug 2023 119,529 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 119,526 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,498 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 74,669 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,941 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 54,879 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,369 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,287 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,088 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 16,331 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 LJN is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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