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BT56 KCJ

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,643 mi
Last recorded154,643 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 KCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 154,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 146,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 141,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror cover missing

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 141,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2018 140,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

No oil showing at dipstick, added 1 litre for emission test

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

coolant hose insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2017 128,789 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 123,023 miles

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 exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,807 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,448 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 112,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 106,913 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2012 97,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 87,220 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

nearside headlight image poor

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,963 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 69,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2010 43,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 43,679 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 KCJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 KCJ, 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 KCJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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