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AK57 DVW

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

235,899 mi
Last recorded235,899 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 DVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 235,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 226,430 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 226,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 215,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 215,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 206,080 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 196,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn lower on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2016 196,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn lower on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 186,995 miles

front number plat is damage

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

slight play in steering rack inner jounts

Fail 30 Sep 2015 186,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plat is damage

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

slight play in steering rack inner jounts

Fail 23 Sep 2014 176,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/side and n/side front brake disc worn

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 23 Sep 2014 176,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/side and n/side front brake disc worn

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 28 Aug 2013 164,691 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 126,643 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,147 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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AK57 DVW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DVW, 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 DVW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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