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A5 NSM

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,351 mi
Last recorded120,351 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NSM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 120,351 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 120,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 114,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 110,865 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 105,623 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 101,135 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 96,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 95,001 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,472 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 91,472 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2017 77,632 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 60,701 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,974 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 52,540 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 48,581 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,648 miles

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,995 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,967 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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A5 NSM is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A5 NSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 NSM?

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What year was A5 NSM registered?

A5 NSM is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is A5 NSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 NSM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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