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BT56 XMG

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,353 mi
Last recorded129,353 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 129,353 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 122,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,566 miles

steering rack has slight play/noise

Fail 9 Aug 2018 119,547 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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))

steering rack has slight play/noise

Pass 24 Jul 2017 116,906 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are worn/cracking (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate is cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 116,906 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens is damaged (1.3.2e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are worn/cracking (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate is cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 114,778 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bushes are worn/breaking up (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield is insecure at rear

Fail 1 Aug 2016 114,778 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/r lower tie bar outer bush has de-bonded and is breaking up (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bushes are worn/breaking up (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield is insecure at rear

Pass 3 Aug 2015 109,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bushes are starting to de-bond/break up

o/s/r lower leading tie bar outer bush is in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2014 105,894 miles

emissions are too clean to test

front number plate is cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2013 102,962 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 102,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,300 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING WEAR AND LIPPING

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,540 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 93,540 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,910 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 73,910 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,510 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 55,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 XMG is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

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

Is BT56 XMG safe to buy?

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