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AO56 YEL

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,251 mi
Last recorded70,251 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 YEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 70,251 miles

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

rear coil spring rusted

Pass 3 May 2024 64,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 60,180 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 57,203 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 57,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,961 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 37,935 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,813 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 36,813 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 35,121 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 35,121 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 32,425 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 32,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,747 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 15,835 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2012 14,014 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 13,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,462 miles

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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AO56 YEL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO56 YEL, 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 AO56 YEL registered?

AO56 YEL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is AO56 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 YEL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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