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BT56 PLV

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,804 mi
Last recorded102,804 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 PLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear damper casings badly corroded

exhaust center box very rusty

exhaust heat shields falling off

Fail 28 Oct 2020 102,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear damper casings badly corroded

exhaust center box very rusty

exhaust heat shields falling off

Pass 8 Nov 2019 98,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mountings very rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 12 Nov 2018 88,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,686 miles

Central exhaust box falling apart

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lateral link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lateral link (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounts very rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2018 82,680 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central exhaust box falling apart

Front number plate broken

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lateral link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lateral link (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounts very rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lateral link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lateral link (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate poor condition

exhaust mounts and centre box very rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate poor condition

exhaust very rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,983 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 50,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 44,304 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 35,429 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 28,568 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 23,411 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 PLV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLV, 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 PLV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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