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BT56 PPY

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,965 mi
Last recorded85,965 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 PPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 85,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 85,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 83,670 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 83,670 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 79,686 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 79,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 68,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 68,596 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 65,947 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 64,947 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,183 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

some oil present towards front of engine - source unknown

Pass 22 Aug 2019 62,443 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 62,443 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting has come away (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,256 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,961 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lights starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust hanger corroded and weak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,175 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,175 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,428 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,895 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls are in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2013 33,894 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls are in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,605 miles

both rear tyrs suffering very bad cracking around outer edges of tread

Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,068 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,445 miles

cracking to sidewalls on rear tyres

Pass 30 Nov 2009 13,808 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 PPY is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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