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AP07 OBX

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,047 mi
Last recorded142,047 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 OBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 142,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 142,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 130,179 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2024 130,179 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2023 126,567 miles

Offside Rear Brake pads getting low

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

Pass 27 May 2022 119,371 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 119,371 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 112,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 106,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 98,354 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut to side wall

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 4 May 2018 91,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 83,941 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 76,762 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 70,189 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 61,736 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,713 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 45,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S/F tyre 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2011 37,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,213 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 OBX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 OBX, 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 OBX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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