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BT56 HFW

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,040 mi
Last recorded119,040 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 HFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 119,040 miles

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

Rear outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 119,040 miles

Lower Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 106,409 miles

Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Central Outer SILL CRUSHED

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNT SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 106,409 miles

Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Central Outer SILL CRUSHED

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOP UP (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNT SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,354 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front number plate deteriated

Nearside Front wiper slightly split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 101,354 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front number plate deteriated

Nearside Front wiper slightly split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,578 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 86,174 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 86,174 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,383 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 75,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 28 May 2016 67,731 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 60,966 miles

nearside sill damaged

offside front tyre inner sidewall inflated

Pass 31 May 2014 56,873 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 52,668 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 34,040 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,224 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,343 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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BT56 HFW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT56 HFW, 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 BT56 HFW registered?

BT56 HFW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 February 2007.

Is BT56 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 HFW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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