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AE56 BOU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,192 mi
Last recorded132,192 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 BOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 132,192 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 132,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 124,818 miles

hand brake lever free play

suspension corroded

Nearside Front Lower wing heavily corroded & holed

Nearside Rear Outer repair under sealed

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 124,798 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower wing heavily corroded & holed

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

hand brake lever free play

suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 120,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 115,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

suspension corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 115,361 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

suspension corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 111,338 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

suspension corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 111,335 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

suspension corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 105,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight knocking from steering

Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,391 miles

exhaust tail pipe mount missing system still well supported

Fail 23 Jan 2018 100,346 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open for testable items (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust tail pipe mount missing system still well supported

Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,599 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,257 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 84,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s front (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,430 miles

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

Rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,348 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 74,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 63,429 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,429 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,741 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,470 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 14,836 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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AE56 BOU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AE56 BOU, 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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AE56 BOU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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