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AF57 VBZ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,421 mi
Last recorded105,421 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 105,421 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,072 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 103,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,556 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 99,352 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 97,826 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 95,596 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,854 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,815 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 91,813 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,055 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 87,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,597 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,688 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 42,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 VBZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

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

Is AF57 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 VBZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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