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CA56 EKV

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,681 mi
Last recorded109,681 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 EKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 109,681 miles

Front Brake discs are corroded

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2024 107,530 miles

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2023 105,547 miles

Various underside corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2023 105,547 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 103,765 miles

front brake discs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 103,765 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,083 miles

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

various metal brake pipes corroded.

various underside corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,413 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

metal brake pipes coated in grease or other material.

various underside corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 96,631 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 96,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,554 miles

Centre Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2018 92,554 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure Unable To Open Bonnet (3.1 (c))

Centre Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 89,968 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 89,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,353 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 82,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,605 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,791 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,791 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 68,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Mar 2012 62,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,754 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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CA56 EKV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CA56 EKV, 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 CA56 EKV registered?

CA56 EKV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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