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AP57 FTN

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,531 mi
Last recorded135,531 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 135,531 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 135,531 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 134,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 129,099 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 129,099 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 121,408 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 115,023 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 115,023 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak flange loose. refitted. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 111,100 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 111,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 104,406 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,771 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,534 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,347 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,043 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,899 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 FTN is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AP57 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

AP57 FTN is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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