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AL57 CAR

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,023 mi
Last recorded61,023 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL57 CAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,023 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 61,023 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,640 miles

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

headlamp switch set to zero to re check headlamp aim

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 54,782 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,921 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,938 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 48,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,598 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2010 23,065 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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AL57 CAR is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AL57 CAR, 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 AL57 CAR registered?

AL57 CAR is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is AL57 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL57 CAR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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