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AF57 LHA

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,313 mi
Last recorded181,313 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 LHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 181,313 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

N/s/f tyre wearing edges

Slight play n/s rack joint

Fail 14 Aug 2019 181,313 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

N/s/f tyre wearing edges

Slight play n/s rack joint

Front Sound deadening material likely to become detached heat shield/sound deadening (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 169,339 miles

Coil springs corroding

all discs corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2018 169,339 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak injector (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil springs corroding

Front brake pads low and all discs corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2017 156,099 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake discs

Front tyres totally bald on inner edges and very low on pressures 205/55/16

Rear tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Fail 30 Aug 2017 156,099 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake discs

Front tyres totally bald on inner edges and very low on pressures 205/55/16

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 141,834 miles

Coil springs corroding

Tyres wearing on edges and seem low on pressures

Fail 1 Sep 2016 141,834 miles

Coil springs corroding

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyres wearing on edges and seem low on pressures

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,976 miles

Tyres low on pressure and wearing on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2015 128,976 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Tyres low on pressure and wearing on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2014 113,757 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 113,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,252 miles

front discs and pads getting worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,954 miles

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

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

n/s/f suspension spring not seated correctly against seat

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 25 Aug 2010 55,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f suspension spring not seated correctly against seat

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres perished

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 LHA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

AF57 LHA is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is AF57 LHA safe to buy?

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