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AE07 RKU

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,444 mi
Last recorded116,444 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 RKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 116,444 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 109,675 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 104,727 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2017 98,458 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 92,974 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 92,974 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,314 miles

Both front inner wishbone bushes detriating

Both headlight beam patterns weak

Impact damage to o/side front bumper

Fail 16 Dec 2015 75,314 miles

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

Both front inner wishbone bushes detriating

Both headlight beam patterns weak

Impact damage to o/side front bumper

Pass 17 Dec 2014 55,055 miles

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

eml light on

o/s/f tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

o/s/r tyre cracked and deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2014 55,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml light on

front windscreen wipers not tested

o/s/f tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

o/s/r tyre cracked and deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2013 40,070 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 36,279 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,411 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,578 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,436 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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AE07 RKU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AE07 RKU, 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 AE07 RKU registered?

AE07 RKU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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