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BV07 VPO

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,262 mi
Last recorded93,262 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 VPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 93,262 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both o/s/r and n/s/r have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Rear wiper perished.

n/s/f tyre beginning to wear on outer edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,046 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,527 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 84,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 83,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 3 Oct 2018 80,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 71,749 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 71,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,319 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 63,319 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,028 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 59,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,184 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 53,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,504 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

adv both rear tyres cracked in sidewalls

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,884 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,133 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 VPO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BV07 VPO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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