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AP07 LHW

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,508 mi
Last recorded136,508 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 LHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2024 136,508 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2023 132,338 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2022 128,803 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 123,962 miles

Nearside front link bar boot slightly split

Offside front inner cv boot slightly split

Pass 29 Aug 2020 120,830 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2019 114,895 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2018 107,488 miles

Offside Front Inner Cv gaiter req att

Sills corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2017 102,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,165 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 93,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 70,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,416 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,332 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,123 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2011 35,123 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,856 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 LHW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHW, 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 LHW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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