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CA56 MRX

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,442 mi
Last recorded155,442 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 MRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 155,442 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower mud flap loose

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 152,320 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 151,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly castellated inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

radiator support heavily corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 151,271 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly castellated inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

radiator support heavily corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 149,996 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 149,996 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 148,090 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 148,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 144,608 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

ignition key does not open bonnet

Fail 6 Dec 2019 144,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

eml light on

ignition key does not open bonnet

Pass 14 Dec 2018 127,859 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 127,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 114,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,320 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner face

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner tread area

Fail 5 Dec 2016 101,320 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner face

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner tread area

Pass 11 Dec 2015 86,422 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 70,970 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,120 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 52,933 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 44,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,672 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,396 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,639 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 MRX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

CA56 MRX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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