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AK57 EBZ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,987 mi
Last recorded56,987 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 EBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 56,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 56,972 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 55,696 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded lower section of spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 55,696 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded lower section of spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 54,346 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 54,346 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,768 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edge 205/55r16

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,470 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 51,468 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 47,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 47,537 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,081 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 37,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 25,899 miles

both front complyance bushes s/wear

both front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 10 Sep 2016 18,013 miles

BOTH FRONT COMPLYANCE BUSHES S/WEAR

Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,005 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,131 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 9,657 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 EBZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EBZ, 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 EBZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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