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BT56 ZFE

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,322 mi
Last recorded132,322 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 132,322 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear subframe & components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 120,697 miles

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

Nearside Front door handle damaged, sill in working order

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion ro front and rear subframe

Fail 25 Oct 2022 120,575 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to front subframe

corrosiont to rear subframe

revers light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2021 109,063 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Park brake lever coming up high needs adjusting

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,227 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 88,811 miles

All rear suspension arms/springs corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2019 88,685 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All rear suspension arms/springs corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,298 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,757 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Oct 2016 40,197 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,134 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,632 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 35,947 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2011 33,513 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,903 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 ZFE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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