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BL56 CEU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,043 mi
Last recorded89,043 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 CEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 89,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

park brake limit only just met 19%

Fail 30 Nov 2016 89,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 81,873 miles

engine cover fitted and sill trims

no clutch pedal rubber fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 81,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted and sill trims

no clutch pedal rubber fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

no clutch pedal rubber fitted

sill trims fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2014 75,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

no clutch pedal rubber fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill trims fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,333 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 56,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2010 28,730 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 16,469 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 CEU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CEU, 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 CEU registered?

BL56 CEU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2007.

Is BL56 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL56 CEU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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