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AF07 VPO

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,467 mi
Last recorded108,467 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 108,467 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 98,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 85,592 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 66,967 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 62,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil leak noted

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing wear

Fail 31 Dec 2019 62,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres poor,low on tread & heavily worn on inner edges 205/50/17 w xl

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engine oil leak noted

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing wear

Pass 29 Dec 2018 58,106 miles

exhaust is corroded

front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

fuel flap is missing

Fail 29 Dec 2018 58,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust is corroded

front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

fuel flap is missing

Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,242 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,434 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2014 44,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,718 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 30,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,441 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,500 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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AF07 VPO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF07 VPO, 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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AF07 VPO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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