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AF07 ZHW

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,369 mi
Last recorded165,369 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 ZHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 165,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers/mounts corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2020 165,369 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers/mounts corroded

Pass 11 May 2019 156,091 miles

child seat fitted

exhaust heat shield loose

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 147,262 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust heatshield loose

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/r spring corroded

o/s/f spring corroded

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 May 2018 147,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust heatshield loose

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/r spring corroded

o/s/f spring corroded

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2017 136,009 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn low/stepped

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn low/stepped

Pass 6 May 2016 123,126 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 112,306 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 102,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 94,671 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 94,490 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,578 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 84,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 9 May 2011 73,555 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,529 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

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 ZHW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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