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DU07 BVJ

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,233 mi
Last recorded185,233 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 BVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 185,233 miles

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 177,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2016 176,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2015 161,027 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heatshield detatched

Pass 21 Mar 2014 147,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 115,826 miles

The O/S front wheel has a dent on the inner side of the rim, seating of the tyre seems to be unaffected.

There is a large crack in the windscreen in zone b however this is behind the mirror. It may in the future extend into the visable area.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 115,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The O/S front wheel has a dent on the inner side of the rim, seating of the tyre seems to be unaffected.

There is a large crack in the windscreen in zone b however this is behind the mirror. It may in the future extend into the visable area.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 101,182 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,867 miles

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

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

drivers wipper blade split

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 BVJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU07 BVJ, 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 BVJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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