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AK07 YWJ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,099 mi
Last recorded167,099 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 YWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 167,099 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 167,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 163,423 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both sides parking brake low

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 163,401 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion brake calliper is seized wheel not turning freely (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin badly corroded needs new pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 157,303 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 157,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 151,634 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 146,612 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken away

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 138,674 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 127,121 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 127,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,247 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 93,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,353 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 59,339 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,262 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,439 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 28,131 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front numberplate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,131 miles

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

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

front numberplate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

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 YWJ 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 71.4%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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