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AP57 FTY

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,019 mi
Last recorded116,019 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 116,019 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,040 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension component corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,527 miles

Covers fitted

Engine management light on

Injector bypassing

Vehicle dirty underside

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 92,526 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Covers fitted

Engine management light on

Injector bypassing

Vehicle dirty underside

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 89,246 miles

exhaust corroded

no plate lamps in poor condition

reverse lamp in-op

suspension corroded and bushes slightly deteriorated, suspect n/s/r spring req

underside corroded eg inner sills

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,816 miles

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

Rear coil springs rusty

both number plate lights dull

corrosion underside

engine light on

front brake discs and pads worn

most rear suspension corroded and bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust hanger on exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 16 Oct 2017 84,815 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn inner surface

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

all coil springs rusty

both number plate lights dull

corrosion underside

engine light on

free play hand brake

most rear suspension corroded and bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust hanger on exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,637 miles

eml on

slight corrosion on coil springs

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Oct 2016 80,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

front tyres worn, at 2-3 mm

slight corrosion on coil springs

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,234 miles

eml on

maybe slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

slight corrosion on coil springs

Fail 23 Sep 2015 77,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

handbrake cables corroded

maybe slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

slight corrosion on coil springs

Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,671 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,737 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,217 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,738 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,383 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 FTY is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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