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BT56 PLZ

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,077 mi
Last recorded147,077 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 PLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 147,077 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 147,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 143,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2025 143,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 143,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 138,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,576 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,065 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 124,065 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 116,925 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 108,508 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 101,127 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 101,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 91,538 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 91,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,435 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,664 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,371 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,078 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 21,095 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 13,118 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 13,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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 PLZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PLZ, 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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What year was BT56 PLZ registered?

BT56 PLZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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