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BL56 AET

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,880 mi
Last recorded64,880 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 AET
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 64,880 miles

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

Suspension components rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2023 64,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2022 56,977 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 51,161 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 47,725 miles

both rear tyres are wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,138 miles

both front lower arms back bushes are perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,506 miles

both rear indicators are fading

both rear tyres are low on tread

Pass 17 Jan 2017 33,273 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,135 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 19,092 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 15,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted offside rear position vehicle tested as presented

Pass 19 Jan 2010 10,164 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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BL56 AET is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BL56 AET, 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 BL56 AET registered?

BL56 AET is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2007.

Is BL56 AET safe to buy?

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