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AP07 GZB

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,412 mi
Last recorded128,412 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 GZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 128,412 miles

Underside Corroding.

Fail 8 Jan 2026 128,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Underside Corroding.

Pass 24 Jan 2025 120,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 112,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 106,425 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,090 miles

Both outer sills covered

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Both inner sills rusted

Fail 21 Jan 2022 101,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both outer sills covered

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Both inner sills rusted

Pass 24 Jan 2021 96,819 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2021 96,819 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,679 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 93,671 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 93,010 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 93,010 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 91,656 miles

both front wishbone bushes deteriated

Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,137 miles

both wishbone bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,691 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,819 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2014 78,197 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 74,238 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 74,238 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 68,720 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,435 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 62,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,995 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 50,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 GZB is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GZB, 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 GZB is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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