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BV56 XYC

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,169 mi
Last recorded52,169 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 52,169 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 49,587 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 47,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 45,058 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 45,058 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 41,813 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 37,173 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,062 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 33,196 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 29,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 24,207 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)

both rear indicators white

Pass 28 Oct 2016 19,854 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 16,847 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 16,846 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 14,110 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 12,833 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 12,061 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 11,079 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 9,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2009 8,788 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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BV56 XYC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BV56 XYC, 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 BV56 XYC registered?

BV56 XYC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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