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AF57 VRL

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,873 mi
Last recorded143,873 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 143,873 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 143,873 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 135,070 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 135,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 126,974 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 116,029 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 116,029 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 102,102 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 102,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,198 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 93,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,259 miles

rear exhaust hangers corroded and weak

small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,650 miles

minor stone chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre low on tread 2.3mm

offside front fog lamp trim missing

rear exhaust hanger and tail pipe corroded

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 5 Feb 2015 78,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded on inner

minor stone chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre low on tread 2.3mm

offside front fog lamp trim missing

rear exhaust hanger and tail pipe corroded

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front inner brake discs corroded & lipped

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,649 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 56,075 miles

slight oil leaks,further investigation required.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,980 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,352 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 VRL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is AF57 VRL safe to buy?

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