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BV07 TYU

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,646 mi
Last recorded151,646 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 TYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 151,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 149,548 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 146,766 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 146,762 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edges. Also 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 142,321 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 142,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 139,437 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 139,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 131,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 122,845 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 122,845 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 103,684 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 103,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 97,036 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 Feb 2015 84,385 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 84,385 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,043 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads becoming worn

nearside front tytre worn and becoming low on tread

Pass 2 Feb 2013 53,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 53,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,293 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,282 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 15,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,403 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 TYU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV07 TYU registered?

BV07 TYU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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