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BL56 LFT

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

176,811 mi
Last recorded176,811 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 176,811 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 174,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 147,112 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 147,112 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 146,966 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill [chalk marked] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

low readings from parking brake

Pass 27 Jan 2023 143,495 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2023 143,495 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2022 141,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged to legal limit recommend early replacement (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion hidden by reinforcing sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake only just met required efficiency

Pass 5 Feb 2021 139,764 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front registration plate deteriorated near to legal limit

Fail 4 Feb 2021 139,764 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front registration plate deteriorated near to legal limit

Pass 17 Jan 2020 137,897 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 134,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 131,542 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 131,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 128,699 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower [rearward] (2.4.G.2)

high imbalance recorded at front foot brake

Fail 16 Jan 2017 128,699 miles

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower [rearward] (2.4.G.2)

high imbalance recorded at front foot brake

Pass 14 Jan 2016 123,033 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 123,033 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 117,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 117,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 101,645 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 101,645 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 83,085 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 65,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 65,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,280 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 LFT is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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