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AK07 VUW

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

97,098 mi
Last recorded97,098 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 VUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 97,098 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2026 97,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2025 95,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front front subframe & suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre low tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s inner sill and some floor areas corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s outer sill corroding behind the plastic sill cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s inner sill and some floor areas corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s outer sill corroding behind the plastic sill cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe & lower suspension arms & suspension corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 95,683 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r 205/55/16 & o/s/r 125/85/16 (space saver) (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front front subframe & suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre low tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s inner sill and some floor areas corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s outer sill corroding behind the plastic sill cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s inner sill and some floor areas corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s outer sill corroding behind the plastic sill cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working came on with a tap (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe & lower suspension arms & suspension corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2024 91,168 miles

Front front suspension & subframe corrosion forming

Inner o/s & n/s inner sills corroding

Outer o/s & n/s outer sills behind plastic covers corroding

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rea suspension & subframe / axle corrosion forming

Pass 17 Feb 2023 86,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating

corrosion to the chassis

Fail 17 Feb 2023 86,153 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating

corrosion to the chassis

Pass 28 Jan 2022 80,932 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 77,585 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 77,580 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,699 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 4 Feb 2019 70,076 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 1 Feb 2019 70,066 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2018 63,409 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges / loosing tread pattern / wearing close to legal limits 205 / 55 / 16

exhaust system corroded

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2018 63,366 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear support bushes worn / deteriorated / unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front brake discs corroded / worn / lipped / discoloured on braking surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on edges / loosing tread pattern / wearing close to legal limits 205 / 55 / 16

exhaust system corroded

slight fluctuation on front brakes

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2017 57,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs are worn

oil residue on the engine

Fail 28 Jan 2017 57,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs are worn

oil residue on the engine

Pass 20 Feb 2016 51,862 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

o/s/f wiper smearing

oil residue on the engine

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,900 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 40,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,635 miles

Cut in O/S/R Tyre

Front suspension rubbers starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,638 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,687 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 23,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,887 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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AK07 VUW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AK07 VUW, 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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AK07 VUW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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