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AF57 LFA

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,510 mi
Last recorded121,510 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 LFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 121,510 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2026 120,984 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 115,954 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 103,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Wings both sides heavily corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension corroding

Sill covers fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 97,783 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 95,323 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 90,326 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 84,926 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,486 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 80,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,989 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,703 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,552 miles

hear sheild inscure over exhaust @fuel tank

Fail 4 Nov 2015 68,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

heat heatsheild over exhaust insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,789 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 47,789 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,330 miles

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

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,135 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 34,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,658 miles

front tyres worn

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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AF57 LFA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF57 LFA, 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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AF57 LFA is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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