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BP56 EWD

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,737 mi
Last recorded133,737 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP56 EWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 133,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 133,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 116,069 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 115,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 106,363 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2017 106,341 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front and both rear coil springs are corroding

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

adjust internal headlight aim switch

front number plate is cracked

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

remove items from drivers view

Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,980 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroding

both front tyre treads close to legal limit

oil leak from front of engine

various bodywork damage to vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2016 96,980 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroding

both front tyre treads close to legal limit

oil leak from front of engine

various bodywork damage to vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,420 miles

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)

number plate light poor

Fail 29 Mar 2015 84,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

number plate light poor

Fail 1 Apr 2014 73,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,093 miles

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond

rear wiper blade loose in arm

Fail 28 Feb 2013 65,018 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)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond

rear wiper blade loose in arm

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,016 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,016 miles

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,210 miles

front number plate insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,208 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BP56 EWD is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BP56 EWD, 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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BP56 EWD is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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