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AK57 EBU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,879 mi
Last recorded138,879 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 EBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 138,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 122,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 110,595 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 101,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 101,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm [front bush] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm[front bush] (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front (3.5.1i)

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 90,889 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 78,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/R Road spring starting to corrode

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 78,399 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/R Road spring starting to corrode

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 68,304 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,876 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,211 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,778 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 EBU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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