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BL56 WUC

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,417 mi
Last recorded120,417 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 WUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 120,417 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 120,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 116,263 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 116,214 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 114,463 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 114,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front macpherson strut upper mounting bearing slightly rough when steering turned

Pass 26 Mar 2021 112,947 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 109,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,075 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,153 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,719 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 90,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,252 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,443 miles

both front wish bone arm rear bushes worn

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,891 miles

both front wish bone arm rear bushes perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,012 miles

both front tyres on 2.0mm

both front wish bone arm rear bushes perished

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,528 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,337 miles

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

Plastic sills covers fitted

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Jan 2010 31,410 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)

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 WUC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WUC, 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 WUC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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