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AK57 DYF

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,559 mi
Last recorded145,559 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 DYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 145,559 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe metal bracket detached

Fail 12 Oct 2019 145,559 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe metal bracket detached

Pass 23 Oct 2018 128,566 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 128,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb and holder fallen out (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front position lamp dim

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 115,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,745 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front STEERING RACK END PLAY

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,167 miles

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F RACK

Fail 24 Aug 2015 93,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F RACK

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,858 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 10 Sep 2013 71,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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 10 Sep 2013 71,783 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,230 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 62,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,460 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 DYF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DYF, 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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What year was AK57 DYF registered?

AK57 DYF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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