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AK57 YMZ

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,654 mi
Last recorded105,654 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 YMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 105,654 miles

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

Central Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2025 98,097 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 89,860 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 82,421 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 75,934 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,813 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 65,826 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 65,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,373 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,453 miles

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

Nearside Front strut weeping

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front indicators going white

Fail 24 Aug 2018 54,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front strut weeping

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front indicators going white

Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,997 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,280 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,065 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,192 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,505 miles

All tyres cracked.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel cap locking mechanism slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Sep 2012 13,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,374 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,726 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 YMZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK57 YMZ registered?

AK57 YMZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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The MOT history for AK57 YMZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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