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AP07 OVM

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,701 mi
Last recorded83,701 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 83,701 miles

Central heatshields insecure

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front steering stiff /notchy

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various components corroded and outer sills covered

Fail 29 Sep 2025 83,701 miles

Emissions unable to be completed low oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heatshields insecure

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front steering stiff /notchy

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various components corroded and outer sills covered

Pass 21 Oct 2024 75,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,497 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Oct 2023 66,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Oct 2022 54,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,534 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,205 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,066 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,427 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,576 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 35,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,331 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 33,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,570 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,171 miles

all the tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,633 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 OVM is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OVM, 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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What year was AP07 OVM registered?

AP07 OVM is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is AP07 OVM safe to buy?

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