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AP07 HBO

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,853 mi
Last recorded188,853 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 HBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 188,853 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 183,828 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs becoming corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

front suspension becoming weak

o/s rear tyre becoming perished

Fail 5 Jan 2021 183,827 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs becoming corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

front suspension becoming weak

o/s rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 2 Jan 2020 178,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished and cut/split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust deteriorated and heat shield loose

rear inner and outer sills weakened by corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2020 178,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished and cut/split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated and heat shield loose

rear inner and outer sills weakened by corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2019 170,124 miles

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

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

near side and off side rear inner sills becoming corroded

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Jan 2019 170,123 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

near side and off side rear inner sills becoming corroded

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2018 162,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 154,387 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 143,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 135,459 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 135,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 124,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 113,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 102,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front tyre tread depths getting low on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,824 miles

both front brake discs worn/worse on inner face

Fail 9 Mar 2010 71,536 miles

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

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

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

centre of n/s/f tyre under 3mm

exhaust heat shield split

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and inner shoulder worn

rear discs marked and lipped

rear pads look thin

Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,536 miles

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

centre of n/s/f tyre under 3mm

exhaust heat shield split

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and inner shoulder worn

rear discs marked and lipped

rear pads look thin

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 HBO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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