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BL56 VGT

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,537 mi
Last recorded120,537 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 VGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 120,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 108,032 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 98,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,681 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear silencer.

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Engine cover fitted.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,267 miles

very slight play o.s.f track rod end

Fail 4 Mar 2014 72,267 miles

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

very slight play o.s.f track rod end

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,357 miles

Air freshner hanging from interior mirror.

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n /s.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,691 miles

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

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

Plastic cover sills fitted.

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 VGT is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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