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BP56 PBP

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,688 mi
Last recorded104,688 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP56 PBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 104,688 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 99,696 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 95,699 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 95,697 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,888 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 82,888 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 77,000 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,693 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 54,752 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 54,752 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 45,911 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 45,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,602 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 30,598 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,277 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2015 25,541 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,849 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 24,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,905 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,072 miles

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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BP56 PBP is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PBP, 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 PBP is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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