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AK57 DYX

2007 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,612 mi
Last recorded113,612 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 DYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 113,612 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all suspension very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 111,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 104,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and centre rear advise repair/replace (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside tyres worn inner edges no cords/ply exposed at time

General surface corrosion rear subframe and suspension components all over

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter surface perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall edge cracking poor no cords/ply exposed at time STRONG ADVISE REPLACE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 20 Oct 2023 104,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and centre rear advise repair/replace (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside tyres worn inner edges no cords/ply exposed at time

General surface corrosion rear subframe and suspension components all over

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter surface perishing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall edge cracking poor no cords/ply exposed at time STRONG ADVISE REPLACE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres worn inner edge

General surface corrosion rear subframe and suspension components

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking under load advise replace no cords/ply exposed at time

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall small lump advise replace

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knock when turning ()

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,382 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion rear subframe and suspension components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,061 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen stone chipped

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 89,060 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative device on lower arm lever broken and link missing (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen stone chipped

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 84,465 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 81,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper poor

Nearside Rear 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 inner disc face poor (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 68,965 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wiper poor

Nearside Rear 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 inner disc face poor (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,354 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,522 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 49,440 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,900 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 36,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,086 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,450 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,644 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)

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 DYX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DYX, 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 DYX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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