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BV07 ZLO

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,124 mi
Last recorded88,124 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 ZLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Fail 8 Mar 2023 88,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 19 Feb 2022 81,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,879 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 76,847 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 71,291 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 62,821 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 62,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,823 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 55,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,858 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 51,858 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 46,680 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 46,678 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 41,811 miles

buckle in nearside front wheel.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 41,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

buckle in nearside front wheel.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,745 miles

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 35,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

cracking to offside front tyre.

cracking to offside rear tyre.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

oil level on minimum.

wear to brake pads/discs.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,733 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,085 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 ZLO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

BV07 ZLO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is BV07 ZLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV07 ZLO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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