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BL56 AEM

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,779 mi
Last recorded145,779 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 AEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 145,779 miles

Coil spring corroded slight corrosion to both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 144,777 miles

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

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

Smoke from the tail pipe.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 142,120 miles

both number plate lamps dull

n/s/f shock damp

Fail 4 Mar 2021 141,997 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f shock (5.3.2 (b))

both number plate lamps dull

n/s/f shock damp

Pass 6 Mar 2020 138,533 miles

both number plate lamp bulbs dull

Fail 6 Mar 2020 138,528 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both number plate lamp bulbs dull

Pass 1 Mar 2019 120,334 miles

Chip to screen

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,411 miles

both front tyres worn to limit 205/55R16

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,083 miles

Oil leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 91,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,777 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 75,777 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 66,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 56,213 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,712 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,903 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,161 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 32,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,577 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 31,301 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BL56 AEM is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL56 AEM, 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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BL56 AEM is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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