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AE56 ZFC

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,739 mi
Last recorded141,739 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 ZFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 141,739 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 141,678 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,743 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated very stiff further investigation advised (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat and corroded in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 131,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2022 128,073 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 128,056 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 122,125 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 114,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,452 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 106,452 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 96,366 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2016 80,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 66,300 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,472 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,975 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,885 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,164 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,847 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,034 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 ZFC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE56 ZFC, 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 ZFC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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