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BL56 BYG

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025
Fail 25 Feb 2025

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 109,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 106,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,954 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 102,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 74,489 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 74,489 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Jammed with foreign object (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,810 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,070 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 51,070 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,615 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 36,748 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 33,705 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 33,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,075 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 29,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

items should not be stuck in front screen in zone A or B see notes provided

Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,006 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,960 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 BYG is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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The MOT history for BL56 BYG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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