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AO57 WBL

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,908 mi
Last recorded108,908 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 WBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 108,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 99,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 99,622 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 82,514 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 82,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp lens damaged and partially missing

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension trailing arm location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 69,891 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 65,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light lens slight damage

Pass 25 Jun 2021 59,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 55,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 51,577 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 51,577 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,288 miles

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,597 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,614 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 23,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AO57 WBL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO57 WBL, 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 AO57 WBL registered?

AO57 WBL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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