MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
Oil leak
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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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