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AP07 XGU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,647 mi
Last recorded113,647 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 XGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 113,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 113,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 112,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 112,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 110,187 miles

Both rear brake flexible hoses surface cracks.

Front Number cracked.

Underbody corroding near rear inner wings.

Fail 10 Apr 2021 110,187 miles

Both rear brake flexible hoses surface cracks.

Front Number cracked.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroding near rear inner wings.

Pass 14 Apr 2020 109,018 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion to under body and components including inner sills

Fail 11 Apr 2020 109,014 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion to under body and components including inner sills

Pass 13 Apr 2019 107,956 miles

Both front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Both rear suspension arm/ trailing arm pin or bushes slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

surface corrosion to all under body and suspension components including the inner sills

Fail 13 Apr 2019 107,956 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Both rear suspension arm/ trailing arm pin or bushes slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

surface corrosion to all under body and suspension components including the inner sills

Pass 13 Oct 2017 107,084 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 90,819 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 90,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,100 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,354 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,581 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,281 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,323 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,355 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 32,767 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 32,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XGU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

AP07 XGU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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