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BV07 SYY

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,714 mi
Last recorded110,714 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 110,714 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

age related corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

all outer body panels corroded and fragile.

Pass 2 Dec 2024 108,912 miles

heavy corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Fail 2 Dec 2024 108,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

heavy corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 4 Dec 2023 105,594 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorated.

Nearside Rear wheel corroded.

Offside Front lower body wing corroded.

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

general age related corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

sill covers fitted making inspection not possible.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 104,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front lower body wing corroded and insecure,

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection not possible

Rear number plate deteriorated.

general age related corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 103,758 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust flex deteriorated.

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Lower body wing insecure.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection not possible

Rear number plate deteriorated

general age related corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

Fail 15 Dec 2021 103,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust flex deteriorated.

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Lower body wing insecure.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection not possible

Rear number plate deteriorated

general age related corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre deformed.

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

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 102,422 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre deformed.

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

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 96,976 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

accident damage n/s/r

n/s/f shocker/strut leaking oil

Fail 26 Jun 2019 96,973 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

accident damage n/s/r

n/s/f shocker/strut leaking oil

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,230 miles

no reversing lamps

oil leaks @ gearbox

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 5 Jul 2018 92,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust mounting broken

no reversing lamps

oil leaks @ gearbox

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 85,761 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,209 miles

front o/s & n/s wishbone rear bushes worn & debonding

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriated. on the limit strongly advise to change asap

Fail 13 Aug 2015 71,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriated. on the limit strongly advise to change asap

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,926 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,194 miles

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre 2mm inner tread

osr tyre slight cut inner sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 36,317 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid between min and max

Pass 27 May 2010 30,436 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 SYY is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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