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AF57 LHP

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,228 mi
Last recorded45,228 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 LHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 45,228 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 45,228 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 41,258 miles

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

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

Various rear subframe & rear suspension arms have general corrosion.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Aug 2024 41,258 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Various rear subframe & rear suspension arms have general corrosion.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2023 37,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 37,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,190 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 33,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 31,735 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 30,349 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 26,004 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 21,902 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 21,902 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 17,829 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm in centre but close to limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on shoulders

Offside Front Tyre cracking on shoulders

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on shoulders

Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,852 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 13,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,258 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,416 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,581 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 6,487 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 6,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 6,185 miles

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 LHP is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LHP, 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 LHP registered?

AF57 LHP is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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