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AC03 BEC

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,454 mi
Last recorded87,454 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 87,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 81,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 81,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 76,745 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 76,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,362 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 73,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,627 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 62,958 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 62,958 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,055 miles

Rear exhaust mountain broken. Exhaust secure

Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,998 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 55,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,376 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,565 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,686 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 44,686 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,210 miles

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

Front centre exhaust flexi-pipe has play in joint but not leaking excessively. Advise service.

Front centre exhaust support bracket corroded, almost breaking away from exhaust pipe. Advise service.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,124 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear coil springs corroded

varoius brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,742 miles

N/s + o/s rear tyres cracking visible sidewall to tread.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,617 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 75,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 28,445 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,174 miles

two front wipers worn

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,269 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,773 miles

Front discs badly worn

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,841 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,648 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,880 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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AC03 BEC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC03 BEC, 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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AC03 BEC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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