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CA56 HTV

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,599 mi
Last recorded147,599 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 147,599 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 147,599 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Body insecure outer wing corroded to excess and insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 142,465 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2023 142,404 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2022 131,419 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 119,523 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 119,523 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,867 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 109,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 100,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 91,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,500 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 80,500 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 74,718 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,271 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,616 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Feb 2012 47,221 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,971 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,525 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,399 miles

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

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

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 HTV 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 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

CA56 HTV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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