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AD56 LHU

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

197,160 mi
Last recorded197,160 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 LHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 197,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres both heavily feathered inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 193,988 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked between tread + heavily feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 193,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked between tread + heavily feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 191,504 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked between tread + heavily feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 191,504 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked between tread + heavily feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 189,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 166,504 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 166,504 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 160,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 154,057 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 144,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer flaking with corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 144,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer flaking with corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 138,732 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 133,837 miles

Exhaust system coroaded.

N/S & O/S/R suspension arm bushes starting to split.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 123,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 114,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,761 miles

Centre exhaust heat sheild loose.

Rear brake disc's rusted / worn & brake pads starting to wear low.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 107,761 miles

Centre exhaust heat sheild loose.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc's rusted / worn & brake pads starting to wear low.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 97,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 97,017 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,777 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 83,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,281 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,768 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear markers, nothing to worry about at present

small chip in screen, ok for mot at present

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 LHU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AD56 LHU, 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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What year was AD56 LHU registered?

AD56 LHU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2007.

Is AD56 LHU safe to buy?

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