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BG56 TGE

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,045 mi
Last recorded198,045 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 TGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 198,045 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 198,043 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 192,129 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 183,283 miles

battery light on

centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

under body tray insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2022 183,283 miles

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

battery light on

centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

under body tray insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2021 181,434 miles

Belly pan insecure

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front sub frame corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 181,904 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Belly pan insecure

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 181,292 miles

Central exhaust silencing outer casing corroded

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 181,275 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencing outer casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 179,450 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 177,889 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 176,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspect Internal shock worn

Offside Front slight tear on tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2016 172,472 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 172,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 160,443 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 147,810 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 119,455 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,233 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,527 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,489 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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BG56 TGE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG56 TGE, 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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BG56 TGE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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