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CU56 LXL

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,327 mi
Last recorded157,327 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 157,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2023 157,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 145,352 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust box slightly deteriorated

under tray and over sills fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2022 145,352 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust box slightly deteriorated

under tray and over sills fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2022 145,333 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 133,936 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 133,936 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 128,770 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 128,770 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 122,447 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,207 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 109,368 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished between tread

centre exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2017 109,214 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished between tread

centre exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2016 101,011 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes in poor condition,just acceptable (2.4.G.2)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,363 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 81,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 81,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 75,865 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 75,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 68,773 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,532 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 65,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,527 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,708 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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CU56 LXL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU56 LXL, 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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CU56 LXL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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