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CA07 TGJ

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,363 mi
Last recorded130,363 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 TGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 130,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear inner sills to wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to penetrate various corrosion to both inner and outer sills front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear chassis various metal brake pipes and brake feruls corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2026 130,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top link arm gator split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches to inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear inner sills to wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to penetrate various corrosion to both inner and outer sills front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear chassis various metal brake pipes and brake feruls corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 120,299 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 120,290 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 113,920 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 96,666 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level fluid leaking from clutch master cylinder (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,784 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,351 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 86,349 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,731 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 56,832 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,254 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,557 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,313 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 20,258 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 TGJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

CA07 TGJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is CA07 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA07 TGJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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