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AP57 HHZ

2007 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,867 mi
Last recorded117,867 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 HHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 117,867 miles

Emissions not tested no oil on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear at joint both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources covered by camera (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rods bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower front tie rods rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust centre heat shield loose

Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,566 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 114,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,024 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 101,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 87,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,857 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 74,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 5 Oct 2015 60,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on side walls (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Fail 7 Oct 2013 36,303 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic covers on sills

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,921 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 10,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres, tread starting to crack

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 HHZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HHZ, 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 HHZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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