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AD56 VEM

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,221 mi
Last recorded90,221 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 VEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 90,221 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,882 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 82,882 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2020 79,252 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub suspension arm upper and lower (inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhust down flexy cover worn

exhust rear mounts corroded

slight oil leak at gear box

Fail 10 Apr 2020 79,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub suspension arm upper and lower (inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhust down flexy cover worn

exhust rear mounts corroded

slight oil leak at gear box

Pass 20 Apr 2019 74,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 71,743 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,981 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,469 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 54,469 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,348 miles

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

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

both front tyres low

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,567 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2012 34,580 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2012 34,580 miles

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

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,678 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 25,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,790 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 17,790 miles

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

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

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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AD56 VEM is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD56 VEM, 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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AD56 VEM is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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