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CA56 SVL

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,727 mi
Last recorded123,727 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 SVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 123,727 miles

front brake judder

front shock absorbers are very weak

near side parking brake performance low

near side rear shock absorber leaking

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

slight wear in rear anti roll bar drop links

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 23 Jan 2020 116,412 miles

near side shock absorber leaking

shock absorbers are weak

slight wear in rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 23 Jan 2020 116,412 miles

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

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

near side shock absorber leaking

shock absorbers are weak

slight wear in rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 29 Jan 2019 108,474 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly buckled

exhaust flexi joints starting to break up

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2018 100,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 100,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,797 miles

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR TYRES ARE NEARING LIMITS

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,966 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 86,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,972 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,520 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,873 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 38,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 SVL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

CA56 SVL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2007.

Is CA56 SVL safe to buy?

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