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AK57 DLV

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,840 mi
Last recorded109,840 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 DLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 109,840 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2020 109,838 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 100,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 87,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,627 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 67,691 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 67,691 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,377 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 56,377 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 46,979 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 46,979 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 41,954 miles

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)

Fail 7 May 2013 41,946 miles

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

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

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 21 May 2012 33,556 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 30,381 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 23,427 miles

front tyres on 3mm

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 DLV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK57 DLV, 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 DLV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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