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BD56 XYV

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,379 mi
Last recorded101,379 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 101,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 95,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 90,245 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,593 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 81,403 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,578 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 69,713 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 69,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,266 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 58,738 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,218 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,856 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

windscreen dirty on inside, not seriously affecting view of the road

Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,597 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,560 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 31,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

x 2 front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 24 Oct 2014 31,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

x 2 front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 28 Oct 2013 26,252 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 26,252 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 21,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f lower arm inner bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,559 miles

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 9,751 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 4,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 4,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BD56 XYV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BD56 XYV, 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 BD56 XYV registered?

BD56 XYV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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The MOT history for BD56 XYV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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