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AC07 DFE

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,121 mi
Last recorded131,121 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC07 DFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 131,121 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 123,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 May 2022 119,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 119,816 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 115,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner surface corroding at edge

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN & CRACKING ON INNER EDGE

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

general corrosion taking place to underside to most metals

nearside & offside rear sills corroding

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter seeping grease.

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating.

general corrosion taking place to vehicle underside.

stone chip in front screen.

Fail 7 Jan 2020 111,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter seeping grease.

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating.

general corrosion taking place to vehicle underside.

stone chip in front screen.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 107,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,366 miles

Advise front brake discs are corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 90,702 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,293 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 82,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,581 miles

engine oil leak o/s

Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,841 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,045 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 61,045 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 52,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,837 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,428 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from the engine

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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AC07 DFE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AC07 DFE, 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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AC07 DFE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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