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BU56 AUV

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,041 mi
Last recorded113,041 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 AUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 113,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,716 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2022 102,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 96,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,186 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 90,186 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,605 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,022 miles

engine lamp on

Fail 13 Mar 2017 80,022 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

engine lamp on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,143 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 56,166 miles

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

lowers covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,166 miles

lowers covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,887 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes slightly split

lower covers

offside rear tyre starting to crack

sill covers

Fail 11 Mar 2013 47,887 miles

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

both bottom arm rear bushes slightly split

lower covers

offside rear tyre starting to crack

sill covers

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,726 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 40,726 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,767 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,918 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 27,918 miles

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

Nearside 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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BU56 AUV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU56 AUV, 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 BU56 AUV registered?

BU56 AUV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is BU56 AUV safe to buy?

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