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A21 OBY

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,607 mi
Last recorded165,607 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 OBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 165,607 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 154,091 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 144,722 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 135,757 miles

Central and rear exhaust box slightly corroded on outer casing

Front Lower wheel arch has sign of corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2021 135,757 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central and rear exhaust box slightly corroded on outer casing

Front Lower wheel arch has sign of corrosion

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 126,975 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 126,975 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 119,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 115,678 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust middle and back box corroded/peeling on outer skin

Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,292 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 102,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 102,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 93,203 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 85,609 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,006 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,231 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,946 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brakes worn

Fail 23 Aug 2011 38,946 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brakes worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,201 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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A21 OBY is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A21 OBY, 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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A21 OBY is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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