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CA56 SOJ

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,095 mi
Last recorded73,095 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 SOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 73,095 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2025 73,095 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,454 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,432 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 55,636 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 51,722 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 46,651 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 41,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 36,070 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,927 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,553 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 31,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,469 miles

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 22 Jan 2014 26,072 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 26,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,427 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,558 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 11,998 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 SOJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CA56 SOJ, 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 SOJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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