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DY07 BXE

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,162 mi
Last recorded154,162 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 BXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 154,162 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 151,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 147,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 144,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 133,595 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 122,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 106,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,734 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 89,734 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,616 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front number plate cracked and slightly discoloured

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 24 Mar 2015 80,616 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front number plate cracked and slightly discoloured

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,864 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 55,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,940 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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DY07 BXE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DY07 BXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY07 BXE registered?

DY07 BXE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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