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AF07 VXW

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,487 mi
Last recorded189,487 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 189,487 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills covered with plastic mouldings

Pass 11 Apr 2023 189,145 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 189,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 6 Apr 2022 173,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 26 Mar 2021 160,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 151,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 150,382 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 148,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 141,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 27 Mar 2017 141,684 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2016 136,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 136,910 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 127,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 115,178 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 100,053 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 82,430 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,829 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,783 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 55,783 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VXW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AF07 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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