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DU07 BGV

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,236 mi
Last recorded147,236 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 BGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 147,236 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 147,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 145,107 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 145,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 140,879 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 140,711 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 130,136 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 130,053 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 121,105 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 8 Jun 2015 110,570 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 10 May 2014 104,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 May 2014 104,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2013 97,308 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 2 May 2012 90,536 miles

both rear wheel rims damaged on inner edges

child seats fitted to rear

exhaust cednter silencer corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,302 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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DU07 BGV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU07 BGV, 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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DU07 BGV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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