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AP07 VUV

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,508 mi
Last recorded57,508 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 57,508 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,282 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 56,659 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,074 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,209 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 53,720 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 53,703 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Pass 4 May 2018 52,283 miles

o/s rear tyre splitting outer sidewall

Fail 4 May 2018 52,283 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre splitting outer sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr tyre perishing on outer wall

Fail 21 Apr 2017 50,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs rusting on inner face

osr tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 5 May 2016 49,959 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,590 miles

Damage to n/s rear bumper

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 40,659 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,659 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,206 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 31,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Bodywork damage to n/s rear

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,977 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 26,977 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,790 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 VUV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

AP07 VUV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2007.

Is AP07 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP07 VUV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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