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BT56 POV

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,451 mi
Last recorded125,451 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 POV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,451 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 125,372 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 119,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 119,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 109,800 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 109,801 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 93,715 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 93,751 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 73,309 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,902 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,902 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 63,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,363 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,354 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 26,245 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,936 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 19,117 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 POV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

BT56 POV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 February 2007.

Is BT56 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 POV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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