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AK07 YXL

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,601 mi
Last recorded139,601 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 YXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 139,601 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 130,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 119,577 miles

Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 119,577 miles

Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 111,232 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 111,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,668 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,067 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust mount detached

Fail 21 Sep 2020 109,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning Judder on lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 10 May 2019 102,485 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 102,485 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,547 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 83,047 miles

Front both side are cutting out on inside

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,048 miles

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

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 25 Apr 2015 61,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,600 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,573 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 34,269 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2011 27,592 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 19,976 miles

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

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

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 YXL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXL, 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 YXL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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