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AF57 VAU

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,344 mi
Last recorded43,344 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 43,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 41,450 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 40,069 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,814 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 37,770 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 37,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 36,825 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,122 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 32,134 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 29,650 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,337 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,283 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSF tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Aug 2012 16,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,377 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 10,749 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 VAU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF57 VAU registered?

AF57 VAU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is AF57 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 VAU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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