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BL56 APK

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,493 mi
Last recorded50,493 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 APK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 50,493 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 50,493 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 49,834 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 49,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 48,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 48,383 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 48,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 47,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2021 46,358 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 45,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 44,774 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 44,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 43,575 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,735 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 39,305 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,526 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 35,686 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,686 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,715 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 31,709 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 25,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,881 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 13,874 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 APK is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BL56 APK, 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 BL56 APK registered?

BL56 APK is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is BL56 APK safe to buy?

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