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CA07 BSU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,578 mi
Last recorded156,578 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 BSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 156,578 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 141,267 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 14 May 2019 122,300 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 122,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and damp (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 105,373 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 95,338 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 95,061 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 83,902 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 69,355 miles

inside edge of n/s/r tyre worn irregular

Fail 15 May 2015 69,352 miles

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

inside edge of n/s/r tyre worn irregular

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2014 61,569 miles

uneven tyre wear offside and nearside rear tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 41,459 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,263 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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CA07 BSU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA07 BSU, 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 CA07 BSU registered?

CA07 BSU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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The MOT history for CA07 BSU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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