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BV07 XRF

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,510 mi
Last recorded197,510 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 XRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 197,510 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 197,502 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 173,475 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 155,268 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 149,897 miles

Both rear road springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded outer case / mountings corroded but intact

Top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Pass 18 Jun 2016 143,811 miles

Both rear indicators slightly white in colour

Both rear road springs surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Rear exhaust mounting corroded but intact

Top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 138,892 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 138,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

exhaust centre box outer skin hanging off very rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2015 135,976 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 135,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 124,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 110,619 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer left of fuel tank deteriated but not to excess?

Fail 21 Mar 2013 110,415 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

exhaust silencer left of fuel tank deteriated but not to excess?

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,708 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 93,708 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,640 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,040 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 59,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XRF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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