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BT56 JDZ

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

273,305 mi
Last recorded273,305 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 JDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 273,305 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 230,811 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 230,811 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 198,517 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 174,233 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 174,233 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

wheel slightly damaged .

Pass 30 Aug 2012 146,568 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 136,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel nuts worn

Fail 20 Mar 2012 136,709 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel nuts worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 126,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 111,709 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 99,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s driveshaft seal leaking

oil leak around back of engine

Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,406 miles

o/s driveshaft seal leaking

oil leak around back of engine

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,625 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,394 miles

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

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

Possible coolant leak ?

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,519 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 53,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JDZ 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 70.6%.

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 BT56 JDZ, 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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BT56 JDZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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