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AP57 FVO

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,102 mi
Last recorded163,102 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 163,102 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 160,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 157,513 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 157,513 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 152,946 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 145,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 139,547 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 132,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhorts heat shealed is lowse

Fail 2 Sep 2019 132,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

exhorts heat shealed is lowse

Pass 4 Sep 2018 126,326 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 126,326 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 115,238 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 115,237 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,874 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 100,874 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,887 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,839 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,148 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 FVO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

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

Is AP57 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 FVO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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