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AP57 FVH

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,680 mi
Last recorded153,680 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 153,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 146,650 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust back box detioriated but no leaks discovered.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 128,781 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 113,042 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 113,042 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 97,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiperblades smearing

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

unable to make clear inspection of rear inner brake pads

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2011 64,948 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 64,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,083 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,091 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 FVH is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

AP57 FVH is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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