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EA07 BUU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,385 mi
Last recorded134,385 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 BUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 134,337 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2019 131,191 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2018 126,666 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 126,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 123,370 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 115,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2016 115,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 102,233 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 102,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

exhaust heatshield insecure and fouling rear section

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

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

middle exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,185 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 75,816 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 64,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear wheel centre caps slightly loose

front brake discs slightly low on wear

front brake pads low on wear

imbalance in rear brakes

nearside rear seatbelt partially checked due to child seat fitted

rear brake discs slightly low on wear

rear brake pads low on wear

Fail 30 May 2011 64,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear wheel centre caps slightly loose

front brake discs slightly low on wear

front brake pads 50% worn

nearside rear seatbelt partially checked due to child seat fitted

rear brake discs slightly low on wear

rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offsidecrear alloy wheel center cap loose

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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EA07 BUU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA07 BUU, 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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EA07 BUU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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