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BL56 WYA

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,988 mi
Last recorded169,988 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 169,988 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 169,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 159,246 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 58,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 144,493 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 144,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,852 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 128,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 104,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 104,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 84,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,543 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 64,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,459 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 48,374 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,374 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,556 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 WYA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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