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AO57 XEX

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,407 mi
Last recorded151,407 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 XEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 151,407 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake caliper spring clip missing

Offside Front top strut mount bearing slightly rough

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 11 May 2021 151,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake caliper spring clip missing

Offside Front top strut mount bearing slightly rough

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 27 May 2020 140,061 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing slightly rough

Fail 27 May 2020 140,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing slightly rough

Pass 18 May 2019 128,894 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,300 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 123,249 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 123,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 110,845 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring top mount bearing worn and notchy

exhaust heatshields insecure

front washers partially blocked

front wipers slightly smeary

rear exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 18 Sep 2015 110,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring top mount bearing worn and notchy

exhaust heatshields insecure

front washers partially blocked

front wipers slightly smeary

rear exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,879 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

screen damage

Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,452 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2011 44,295 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

pads wearing thin / o/s/r antiroll bar link slight play slight screen damage

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,295 miles

pads wearing thin / o/s/r antiroll bar link slight play slight screen damage

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,148 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 28,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 XEX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO57 XEX, 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 AO57 XEX registered?

AO57 XEX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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