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AP57 HLD

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,078 mi
Last recorded123,078 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 HLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 123,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 123,078 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 121,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 120,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Pipe bracket broken off / missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 120,306 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both - WIPERS NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING SCREEN (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Pipe bracket broken off / missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 118,487 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 118,459 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 117,139 miles

Rear tail pipe bracket broken

Fail 1 Oct 2020 117,139 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tail pipe bracket broken

Pass 26 Sep 2019 115,536 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,991 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 101,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,164 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 80,164 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,069 miles

NS Rear tyre blocking badly on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2014 69,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

NS Rear tyre blocking badly on inner edge

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

Tyres: 205/5017 93w

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,723 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 58,719 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,024 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Child seat fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,505 miles

brakes feel vauge,quite long travel,poss reqs bleed

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,423 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 HLD is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HLD, 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 HLD is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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