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CA07 BYG

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,298 mi
Last recorded111,298 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 BYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,298 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 107,108 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 107,032 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 102,396 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 102,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 25 Apr 2022 98,243 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 98,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,726 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 95,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,201 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 95,201 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,474 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 94,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 88,789 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip requires attention soon

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm.also smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Tow bar corroded

Fail 19 May 2018 88,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Clutch pedal anti slip requires attention soon

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm.also smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Tow bar corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 82,511 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 82,510 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 76,030 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,224 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 61,097 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 55,777 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 55,776 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,876 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,493 miles

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

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 BYG is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CA07 BYG, 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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CA07 BYG is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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