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AF57 MRU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,481 mi
Last recorded134,481 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 MRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 134,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 134,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 126,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front fog broken

Fail 15 Oct 2019 126,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front fog broken

Pass 17 Oct 2018 117,312 miles

Nearside Front fog light broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers , heat shields and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,839 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Sep 2017 106,839 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,857 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some component

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,538 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre edge slightly worn 205/55 r16

o/s/r tyre slightly deflated

rear regestraion plate slightly deteriated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,937 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 46,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,584 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm around outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,727 miles

both front tyres 2mm and wearing around edges

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 MRU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF57 MRU, 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 MRU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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