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BL56 CBY

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,560 mi
Last recorded109,560 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 109,560 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 94,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside mirror casing damage

Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,672 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 81,998 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 81,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,030 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,307 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,461 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 66,461 miles

Central Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,992 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,797 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,471 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,807 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,416 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 CBY is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

BL56 CBY is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is BL56 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL56 CBY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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