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AP07 FXF

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,236 mi
Last recorded186,236 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 FXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 186,236 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front wings rusty no sharp/jaggered edges at time of test

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 186,197 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front wings rusty no sharp/jaggered edges at time of test

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 181,489 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front wings corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

Nearside Front Inner cv boot staring to leak a little grease

Nearside washer jet poor

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks worn fuirther investigation advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system in poor condition but secure and not blowing at time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2024 181,489 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front wings corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

Nearside Front Inner cv boot staring to leak a little grease

Nearside washer jet poor

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks worn fuirther investigation advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust system in poor condition but secure and not blowing at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2023 176,855 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front and rear wheels both slightly distorted on inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills at rear both sides corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 176,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaitor split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And is very perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaitor split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And is very perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front and rear wheels both slightly distorted on inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, has small cuts and is worn near limit in center (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills at rear both sides corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 172,905 miles

Central exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing at time of test

tail gate gas strutts faulty

Fail 7 Jan 2022 172,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing at time of test

tail gate gas strutts faulty

Pass 30 Nov 2020 186,286 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 186,286 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 154,724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 144,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 133,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 121,501 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 109,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,747 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,721 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 58,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,084 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 FXF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 FXF, 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 FXF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 April 2007.

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