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AF57 VDA

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,684 mi
Last recorded98,684 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 98,684 miles

Rear rear bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( trailing arm front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (knuckle bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 77,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (knuckle bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,761 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 71,761 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,741 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 64,731 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,738 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 49,738 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 45,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 41,188 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers not clearing very well

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,122 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 37,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 33,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 33,249 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,983 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,193 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 24,939 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 VDA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

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

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