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BT56 OWM

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

203,296 mi
Last recorded203,296 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 203,296 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link lower dust cover

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 May 2018 186,088 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyre treads just on legal limit

both rear coil springs corroding

engine undertray fitted some items not seen

gearbox leaking oil

middle exhaust silencer corroding

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 12 May 2018 185,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injector in engine (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear coil springs corroding

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyre treads just on legal limit

engine undertray fitted some items not seen

gearbox leaking oil

middle exhaust silencer corroding

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 13 May 2017 167,322 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust outer skin rusty

Fail 13 May 2017 167,322 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 23 May 2016 148,797 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 148,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 127,837 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Offside rear wheel slightly damaged on bead rim

Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,073 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bushes of both front lower suspension arms deteriorated.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 11,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 11,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,956 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 98,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,393 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 87,383 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,719 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 69,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,068 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 OWM is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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