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AP07 YJW

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,693 mi
Last recorded103,693 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 YJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 103,693 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 103,692 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet opening device broken (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust shield loose

Pass 19 Sep 2023 102,265 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 99,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 91,078 miles

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

Front offside and nearside outer wings corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and cracked on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

various components corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 86,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 81,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,060 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,992 miles

both sills starting to corrode

centre exhaust section starting to corrode

Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,992 miles

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

both sills starting to corrode

centre exhaust section starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,392 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres have cuts in but not exposing cords

Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,401 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 51,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,523 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,733 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,666 miles

Both rear tyres walls starting to perish

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,129 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 19,202 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,070 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 YJW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

AP07 YJW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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