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A17 ECC

2007 Ford Focus

Purple Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,352 mi
Last recorded108,352 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 ECC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 108,352 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 106,765 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 105,422 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 104,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sub frame corrodrd but not seriusly weakend rear

Pass 22 Jun 2022 102,736 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 102,692 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 101,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 101,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 96,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,901 miles

Front EXHAUST HANGERS CORRODED OFF

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended REAR BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.4.F.3)

Front SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Nearside Front Outer TYRE BADLY KERBED

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output DIM (1.1.A.3d)

Rear HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 90,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working NONE (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended REAR BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.4.F.3)

Front SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Nearside Front Outer TYRE BADLY KERBED

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output DIM (1.1.A.3d)

Rear HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,207 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,207 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 45,723 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 45,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,947 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,881 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,199 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,975 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge. slight knocking noise on o/s/f suspension

Fail 7 Sep 2010 25,975 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge. slight knocking noise on o/s/f suspension

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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A17 ECC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A17 ECC, 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 A17 ECC registered?

A17 ECC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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