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BV07 XHS

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

199,004 mi
Last recorded199,004 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 XHS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 199,004 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 199,004 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 190,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust blowing slightly rear exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 190,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust blowing slightly rear exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 181,796 miles

Bonnet catch - part missing/damaged

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Coil spring not seated correct in lower arm pan - offside rear

Coolant low in tank

Engine - noise on fast idle

Engine poor response to throttle

Exhaust - centre heat shield loose on its fixings

Exhaust - mid section deteriorated/corroded

Front lower cross-member damaged

Intercooler and radiators damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 181,769 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Bonnet catch - part missing/damaged

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Coil spring not seated correct in lower arm pan - offside rear

Coolant low in tank

Engine - noise on fast idle

Engine poor response to throttle

Exhaust - centre heat shield loose on its fixings

Exhaust - mid section deteriorated/corroded

Front lower cross-member damaged

Intercooler and radiators damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 171,310 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 171,310 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 158,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 148,922 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 148,922 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 137,996 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 137,996 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 116,920 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 116,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,997 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 XHS is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

BV07 XHS is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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