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AK57 AWU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,852 mi
Last recorded118,852 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 AWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 118,852 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 118,849 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 118,847 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury O/S/F DOOR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 112,980 miles

BONNET CAN NOT BE OPENED

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 112,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 101,802 miles

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH DAMAGE

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 101,802 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low N/S (1.8)

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH DAMAGE

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,939 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,656 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,920 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 66,999 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 60,657 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 60,657 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,059 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,350 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,912 miles

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

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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AK57 AWU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK57 AWU, 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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AK57 AWU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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