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BV07 XHX

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 XHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside lower front wing corroded and holed

bottom of rear arches both sides and ends of sills corroding

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2022 205,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2022 205,009 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2021 201,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 201,135 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 198,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear lower inner sills have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2019 191,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2018 176,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 176,907 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 162,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 147,599 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 147,593 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Both rear (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 137,460 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 137,450 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 124,177 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2013 110,714 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,399 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 101,399 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,748 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 90,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,359 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,401 miles

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

damage to front nomber plate

Fail 19 Feb 2010 56,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

damage to front nomber plate

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 XHX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

BV07 XHX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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