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494 WMC

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,128 mi
Last recorded186,128 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration494 WMC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 186,128 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 186,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 183,369 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 183,369 miles

Exhaust system insecure Bracket missing near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 180,127 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 176,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2021 171,970 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction large sticker at nearside (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 171,970 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction large sticker at nearside (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 168,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 163,127 miles

C O is slightly high and only just passed emissions test

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction large sticker at nearside (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror cover is missing

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2018 157,214 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 152,745 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 146,820 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 141,776 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 138,040 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 133,552 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 126,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 121,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 96,864 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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494 WMC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 494 WMC, 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 494 WMC registered?

494 WMC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2007.

Is 494 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 494 WMC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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