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AJ57 SYE

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,179 mi
Last recorded150,179 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 150,179 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear sill and body structure is modified/corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front inner driveshaft-boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear sill and body structure is modified/corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame corroded and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 148,354 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded nearside front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded nearside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside rear exhaust bracket defective

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 148,352 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded nearside front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded nearside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside rear exhaust bracket defective

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 145,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 140,325 miles

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

Hand brake lever cover has damage

Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover has damage

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle covers missing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2022 140,240 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Hand brake lever cover has damage

Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover has damage

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle covers missing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 126,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake lever damaged

park brake release button missing

Fail 21 Jul 2021 126,634 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake lever damaged

park brake release button missing

Pass 2 Jul 2020 116,764 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 116,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside front inoperative (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,787 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 108,787 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front lower arms rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,584 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2018 103,584 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,800 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 95,799 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,518 miles

heat shield insercure

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,036 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 71,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,985 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,819 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,915 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 35,022 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,732 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

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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AJ57 SYE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AJ57 SYE, 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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AJ57 SYE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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