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AD56 BYW

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,690 mi
Last recorded171,690 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 BYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 171,690 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 167,467 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 158,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 149,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 143,532 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 140,693 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2020 137,552 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 130,116 miles

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2018 124,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 115,606 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 107,871 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 100,229 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,267 miles

front discs poor

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,527 miles

front discs poor

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,814 miles

front tyres scrubbed inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,655 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,705 miles

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

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)

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

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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AD56 BYW 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 100%.

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 AD56 BYW, 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 AD56 BYW registered?

AD56 BYW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2007.

Is AD56 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 BYW shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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