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BL56 UTF

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,241 mi
Last recorded74,241 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 UTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 74,241 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 71,241 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 63,990 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 63,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 55,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 55,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,950 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,286 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 42,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 33,687 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 33,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,446 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 28,108 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck in rest position (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush has movement but not excessive

Nearside Rear rear bush deteriated

Offside Front lower arm rear bush has movement but not excessive

Offside Rear rear bush deteriated

Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,298 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 25,298 miles

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 21,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,662 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,991 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 11,379 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 6,066 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall looks as if tyre has been run flat

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 5,848 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,300 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 55,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 4,644 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 3,555 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 UTF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

BL56 UTF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 February 2007.

Is BL56 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL56 UTF shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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