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BV07 VST

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,613 mi
Last recorded82,613 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 VST
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,613 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 82,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting defective and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,503 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,642 miles

advise nearside damage

Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,738 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 57,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,740 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 51,740 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,072 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to tread wear indicators

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,433 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,293 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,417 miles

Both front wipers slightly smeary

NSR tyre sidewall slightly perished

Nail in NSR tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

OSR tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 13 Apr 2011 19,417 miles

Both front wipers slightly smeary

NSR tyre sidewall slightly perished

Nail in NSR tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OSR tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 8,450 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 VST is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VST, 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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What year was BV07 VST registered?

BV07 VST is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BV07 VST shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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