MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
exhaust tail pipe mount missing system still well supported
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
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)
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust braket broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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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