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BL56 WXC

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,210 mi
Last recorded120,210 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 WXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 120,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 120,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 114,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

dpf has a weld

of wiper poor

Fail 9 Feb 2019 114,907 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

dpf has a weld

of wiper poor

Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

brake fluid low

Fail 8 Feb 2018 108,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 11 Feb 2017 101,136 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 101,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 91,758 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 79,365 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 70,340 miles

N/S/F/ BALLJOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,340 miles

N/S/F/ BALLJOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,305 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 WXC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

BL56 WXC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2007.

Is BL56 WXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL56 WXC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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