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BU56 TZF

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,422 mi
Last recorded67,422 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 TZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 67,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 62,170 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 62,170 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 57,805 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 57,805 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Steering column universal joint insecure u/j bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 52,567 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 46,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 33,380 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 33,380 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,373 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 24,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 24,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 24,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2016 23,403 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2015 22,130 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 22,130 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 21,170 miles

Offside Front 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 23 Jan 2013 19,748 miles

Offside Front 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 14 Jan 2012 18,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 16,325 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 14,306 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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BU56 TZF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BU56 TZF, 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 TZF registered?

BU56 TZF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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