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BT56 YZF

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,288 mi
Last recorded83,288 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 YZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 83,288 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 78,970 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 76,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,346 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 74,346 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,112 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 71,111 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2020 71,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light damaged (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2019 68,181 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 62,835 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 62,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 55,056 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2016 49,489 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Dec 2016 49,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

o/s wiper smeary

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear exhaust mount broken

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,559 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,328 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 37,328 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 32,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 32,271 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,646 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,484 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 18,378 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 14,541 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 YZF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

BT56 YZF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is BT56 YZF safe to buy?

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