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BV07 TXF

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,091 mi
Last recorded76,091 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 TXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 76,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.769 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 6.599% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1549ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

smoke from exhaust - passed emissions

Fail 31 Mar 2018 73,103 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust down pipe mounts broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

smoke from exhaust - passed emissions

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,108 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,278 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting broken and flexible joint deteriorated

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

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

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

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,106 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front exhaust mounting broken and flexible joint deteriorated

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

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

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

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,754 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

rear tyres on legal limit

suspension corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,044 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,033 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,151 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,377 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,029 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 TXF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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