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AP57 FUW

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,912 mi
Last recorded143,912 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 143,912 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 8 Feb 2021 143,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Jan 2020 135,759 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 130,140 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Feb 2018 124,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 116,385 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 116,385 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine light on

Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,215 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 111,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2015 109,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 103,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 94,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak has potential to effect brakes if left unattended

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,673 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,712 miles

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

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

carried out smoke test but smoke sample was to lean for smoke meter

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 FUW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FUW, 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 FUW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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