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BL56 VGM

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,777 mi
Last recorded92,777 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,777 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 92,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,922 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wiper slightly smeary

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,130 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

front brake discs rusting inner face

parking brake down on effort

Pass 14 Mar 2015 77,315 miles

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

both rear tyres wearing outer edges & close to wear indicators

Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,351 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 69,276 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front discs poor condition coroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,498 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 64,438 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs lipped and outer corrosion started

front inner wheel rims slightly distorted

front outer tyre treads near bald

rear indicators flashing whitish

Pass 4 Jun 2011 58,272 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,621 miles

drivers door check strap not holding door

Fail 28 Jun 2010 42,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

drivers door check strap not holding door

Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,311 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 36,041 miles

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

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

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 VGM is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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