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BL56 UVC

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,505 mi
Last recorded88,505 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 88,505 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 81,899 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 81,896 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,550 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 76,547 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 71,008 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 71,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 63,536 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 59,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,790 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,153 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,382 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,588 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,516 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,452 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,530 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 35,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 32,604 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,001 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,679 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 UVC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

BL56 UVC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is BL56 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL56 UVC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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