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AP07 LXS

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,426 mi
Last recorded146,426 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 146,426 miles

corrosion on o/sf wing

Pass 25 Oct 2022 143,472 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 143,414 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))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 140,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front outer sills appear to have slight corrosion but unable to inspect fully due to plastic covers fitted over the top.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 137,902 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 137,866 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 129,544 miles

Nearside Rear exterior door handle missing,but opens from inside

Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,941 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Injector seal leaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 119,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Injector seal leaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 112,229 miles

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Fail 12 Sep 2017 111,893 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 22 Sep 2016 102,513 miles

Dent to underside of fuel tank.

Exhaust shielding loose.

Nearside Front Lower Parking permits within swept area of the windscreen.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres slightly perished.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 102,513 miles

Dent to underside of fuel tank.

Exhaust shielding loose.

Nearside Front Lower Parking permits within swept area of the windscreen.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres slightly perished.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,967 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advice (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on edges

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advice (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on edges

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,080 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,614 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,703 miles

Adv:Fuel tank slightly damaged but not leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,738 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 LXS is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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The MOT history for AP07 LXS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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