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BT56 XLR

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,895 mi
Last recorded145,895 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 145,895 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

front discs worn & pitted.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 145,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine covers & under trays fitted.

front discs worn & pitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 139,806 miles

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

child seats fitted across rear.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 132,337 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

heat sheild detach above exhaust box.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 132,337 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted

heat sheild detach above exhaust box.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,028 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 126,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 118,189 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 106,703 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust heat shields loose

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2013 106,703 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust heat shields loose

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,916 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,815 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 63,749 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 63,749 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 XLR is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

BT56 XLR is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2007.

Is BT56 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 XLR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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