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AD57 EXR

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,446 mi
Last recorded142,446 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 EXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 142,446 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills has a full plastic cover preventing any inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 142,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Body panel insecure both front lower wing brackets corroded off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills has a full plastic cover preventing any inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 133,901 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 126,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

SIDE SKIRTS COVERING SILLLS

Fail 31 Oct 2022 126,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

SIDE SKIRTS COVERING SILLLS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 118,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 118,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 110,187 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 110,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 96,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,379 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 87,379 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s front (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,140 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 79,140 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken o/s front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,199 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 70,199 miles

coil spring broken ns rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,953 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,738 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,877 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 31,628 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,019 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 22,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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AD57 EXR is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AD57 EXR, 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 AD57 EXR registered?

AD57 EXR is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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The MOT history for AD57 EXR shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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