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CV07 HOJ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,369 mi
Last recorded128,369 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 HOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 128,369 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 128,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 116,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 116,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 116,786 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Also front lights flashing when operated (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2023 106,223 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres are perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2023 106,193 miles

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 97,327 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb position (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 91,536 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 91,536 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 86,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 73,091 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 67,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside pads appear to be on the legal limit (3.5.1g)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 67,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside pads appear to be on the legal limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 60,929 miles

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

Pass 13 May 2015 54,410 miles

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

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

gearbox leaking

Pass 13 May 2014 47,046 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside drive shaft gearbox oil seal weeping

Pass 10 May 2013 38,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 38,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre fevering inner edge

Pass 16 May 2012 31,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,154 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 18,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 17,160 miles

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

Slight roughness in rear centre seat belt

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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CV07 HOJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CV07 HOJ, 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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CV07 HOJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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