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AJ56 HCF

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,642 mi
Last recorded108,642 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 108,642 miles

Both outer sills covered by plastic trim.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 98,661 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 98,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 94,838 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 94,838 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 92,246 miles

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

Front Number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,267 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 84,267 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,849 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 76,849 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs pitted

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 69,367 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

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

Offside 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 22 Dec 2015 60,892 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 60,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 53,084 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 53,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,493 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 44,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 34,127 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 34,127 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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,963 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 13,172 miles

high level brake light inop (advise)

n\s\front tyre has screw in tread

Pass 7 Jan 2010 2,114 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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AJ56 HCF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ56 HCF, 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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AJ56 HCF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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