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AF57 LFJ

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,426 mi
Last recorded143,426 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 LFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 143,426 miles

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))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 129,435 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted,

Fail 21 Dec 2018 129,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted,

Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,774 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 106,375 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 91,437 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 91,434 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 76,014 miles

Coolant level low

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,412 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 52,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 41,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,057 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,675 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)

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 LFJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF57 LFJ, 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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What year was AF57 LFJ registered?

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

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