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BL56 UTZ

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,185 mi
Last recorded142,185 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 UTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 142,185 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 133,165 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 124,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 2mm worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 124,466 miles

Emissions not tested blue smoking causing low flow at analyser (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger rotted away (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 2mm worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 111,678 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish both

drivers seat rail worn

Fail 10 Jun 2016 111,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres starting to perish both

drivers seat rail worn

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,045 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 100,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 88,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,237 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,704 miles

both front discs worn and pitted inner faces

Fail 10 Jan 2011 46,704 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front discs worn and pitted inner faces

Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UTZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

BL56 UTZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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