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AF57 VEU

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,309 mi
Last recorded56,309 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2025 56,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,879 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 55,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 53,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 52,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,081 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,170 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,066 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,347 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 37,959 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 37,959 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,728 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 30,728 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust system corroded

fuel flap damage

Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,599 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 25,870 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 VEU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VEU, 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 VEU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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