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AB06 ECB

2007 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,372 mi
Last recorded86,372 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 ECB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 86,372 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 83,660 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 80,941 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 77,941 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 75,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,466 miles

Front Front wiper blades worn /smear

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust system fitted (7.1.4)

Front Both front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe damaged (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn 225/40R18 92W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Driver door swing check strap snap /door damaged but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Offside Front Drivers seat tilt mechanism not functioning as intended.

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40R18 92W bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 72,466 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Both front washer jet fault (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch liner damaged /insecure (4.1.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to inner side wall 225/40R18 92W Auto guard 1714 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust system fitted (7.1.4)

Front Both front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe damaged (7.1.2)

Front Front wiper blades worn /smear

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn 225/40R18 92W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Driver door swing check strap snap /door damaged but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Offside Front Drivers seat tilt mechanism not functioning as intended.

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40R18 92W bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40R18 92W Bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 69,662 miles

Driver door swing check strap snap/ damaged

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 69,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Driver door swing check strap snap/ damaged

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,699 miles

covers fitted

de-cat pipe in vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2015 66,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted

de-cat pipe in vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,643 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 63,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 59,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat back tilt not working

Fail 2 Aug 2013 59,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat back tilt not working

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat wont release

offside front door check strap loose

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,705 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 48,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,125 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 44,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,709 miles

front headlamps not a matched pair, but emitting correct beam patterns.

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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AB06 ECB is a 2007 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB06 ECB, 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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AB06 ECB is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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