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AP57 FUH

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,039 mi
Last recorded174,039 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 174,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2018 174,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 152,526 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 152,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 129,994 miles

undertray fitted,heatshield insecure,

Fail 22 Sep 2016 129,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted,heatshield insecure,

Pass 5 Oct 2015 112,570 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 112,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are starting to misshape

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no emissions print out due vehicle being so lean and smoke meter not picking up any sample

Fail 26 Aug 2010 45,991 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no emissions print out due vehicle being so lean and smoke meter not picking up any sample

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 FUH is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP57 FUH, 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 FUH registered?

AP57 FUH is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is AP57 FUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 FUH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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