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CH56 ARH

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,250 mi
Last recorded74,250 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH56 ARH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 74,250 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 72,119 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 70,203 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 66,519 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing but still has anti slip provision

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres slight wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror casing outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Some underside Rear components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,672 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,824 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges quite badly

Pass 17 Jun 2017 50,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 48,329 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,760 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Jun 2015 43,758 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 May 2014 37,209 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 29,356 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 29,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 25,732 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 24,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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CH56 ARH is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CH56 ARH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CH56 ARH registered?

CH56 ARH is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is CH56 ARH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH56 ARH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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