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AP07 FAU

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,882 mi
Last recorded106,882 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 FAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 106,882 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT WORN

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

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

HANDBRAKE LEAVER OVER ADJUSTED

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

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

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower BODY PANEL WING CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear BOOT LID STRUTS WORN

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 106,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALTERNATOR BELT WORN

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

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

HANDBRAKE LEAVER OVER ADJUSTED

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

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

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower BODY PANEL WING CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear BOOT LID STRUTS WORN

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

battery light illuminated indicating fault

Pass 9 Dec 2022 103,151 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 103,148 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 98,944 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,268 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 95,610 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 95,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 93,705 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 93,705 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 93,697 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,723 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,123 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 82,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,300 miles

front springs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,265 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,987 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,470 miles

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

light surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,015 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting too wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,191 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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AP07 FAU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AP07 FAU, 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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AP07 FAU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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