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A8 YRB

2007 Ford Focus

Bronze Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,718 mi
Last recorded108,718 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YRB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 108,718 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 107,828 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,545 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 102,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,959 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 99,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 96,493 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,968 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 87,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,247 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,930 miles

E M L on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,232 miles

EML is on

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,087 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 51,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread, all way round. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread, aql way round. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,401 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,482 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 29,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,350 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,755 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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A8 YRB is a 2007 Ford Focus in Bronze with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 YRB, 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 A8 YRB registered?

A8 YRB is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is A8 YRB safe to buy?

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