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CA56 PBZ

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,994 mi
Last recorded141,994 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 PBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 141,994 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 141,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe end (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 132,307 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 132,265 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 130,021 miles

engine oil level is close to minimum!

exhaust system rear mounting is corroded and detached! requires welding or replacement

underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion to many components including brake backing plates, front sub frame and suspension parts but not considered as failure for mot purposes. advise further monitoring

Fail 12 Mar 2021 130,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see emissions printout (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see emissions printout (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see emissions printout (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil level is close to minimum!

exhaust system rear mounting is corroded and detached! requires welding or replacement

underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion to many components including brake backing plates, front sub frame and suspension parts but not considered as failure for mot purposes. advise further monitoring

Pass 19 Mar 2020 128,529 miles

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

Rear Exhaust shield loose.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 125,391 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 125,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 122,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules MEATL PIPE TO FLEXI (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules MEATL PIPE TO FLEXI (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 119,362 miles

n/s door mirror cover slight damage

n/s o/s rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorating and splitting

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s rear indicator bulb deteriorating

slight lip front brake discs also corrosion on inner faces

Pass 1 Mar 2016 114,321 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 106,674 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 98,646 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 98,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,808 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 80,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 59,603 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,844 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,054 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 PBZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PBZ, 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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CA56 PBZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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