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AP57 DXW

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,435 mi
Last recorded141,435 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 DXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 141,435 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 138,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 136,310 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 134,375 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 134,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 131,465 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 126,708 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 116,441 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 108,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 108,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 97,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,958 miles

Both Rear tyres sightly perished/cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2011 17,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,936 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 13,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,725 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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AP57 DXW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP57 DXW, 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 AP57 DXW registered?

AP57 DXW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is AP57 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 DXW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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