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BT56 OWY

2007 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,002 mi
Last recorded124,002 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 OWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 124,002 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 120,086 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 114,808 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 114,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 106,976 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 106,976 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 97,465 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 97,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 81,005 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,030 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,202 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,168 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 56,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,511 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,148 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 34,148 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,578 miles

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

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)

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 OWY is a 2007 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol 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 OWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT56 OWY registered?

BT56 OWY is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2007.

Is BT56 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 OWY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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