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BL56 BXO

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,571 mi
Last recorded121,571 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 121,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 104,074 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 95,005 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 93,287 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,485 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

no reverse lights working

Fail 21 Feb 2019 87,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

no reverse lights working

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 69,297 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2017 69,297 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,734 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Mar 2016 59,734 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,675 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 53,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,572 miles

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

near side front tyre worn smooth inner edges

rear both and off side front tyres tearing apart

Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,423 miles

Child seat fitted (2nd row offside) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 22,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted (2nd row offside) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 10,212 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 9,134 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 BXO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BXO, 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 BXO registered?

BL56 BXO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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The MOT history for BL56 BXO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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