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DC07 BTF

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,989 mi
Last recorded110,989 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC07 BTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 110,989 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 110,989 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 107,748 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 101,610 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 101,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,018 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,868 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 90,868 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,358 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 81,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 81,300 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

battery light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,338 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,502 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 73,502 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,149 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Both rear anti-roll bar droplinks have slight play

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17% roller brake test

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,977 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 62,977 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,695 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,753 miles

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

osr tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,243 miles

Rear 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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DC07 BTF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC07 BTF, 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 DC07 BTF registered?

DC07 BTF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is DC07 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC07 BTF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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