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BT56 ZVV

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,865 mi
Last recorded144,865 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 ZVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 144,865 miles

Both front tyre on limit

Rear subframe rusty

Slight oil leak around sump

Pass 15 Aug 2023 134,974 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 124,409 miles

Corrosion on both front wings

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 114,260 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,240 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,877 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 93,864 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,075 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,114 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 73,114 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,590 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,906 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,655 miles

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 3 Jul 2013 48,278 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,274 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 45,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,280 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,793 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,028 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 ZVV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

BT56 ZVV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is BT56 ZVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 ZVV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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