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CA07 GBU

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,065 mi
Last recorded120,065 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 120,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower radiator panel corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside outer mirror case missing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded / worn

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 111,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 102,956 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,119 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 95,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 83,631 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 83,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear brackets broke (7.1.1)

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

heat shield over rear exhaust insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,299 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 70,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,556 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,724 miles

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

front brake disc(s) slightly worn on inner surface

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,286 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,264 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 GBU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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