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AP57 HXE

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,767 mi
Last recorded89,767 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 HXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 89,767 miles

FRONT FLEXIBLE EXHAUST PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 89,759 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front flexible pipe in poor condition.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 88,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 88,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,356 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,620 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,666 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion at rear sills (sill covers fitted restricting testers view

Fail 24 Feb 2022 82,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion at rear sills (sill covers fitted restricting testers view

Pass 2 Mar 2021 80,860 miles

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 79,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre valve stem deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Offside Front tyre valve stem deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 79,239 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre valve stem deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre valve stem deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,016 miles

Rear heatshield loose at fuel tank

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 73,395 miles

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,262 miles

wishbone bushes worn both rear tyres cracks in tread

Fail 28 Feb 2017 70,262 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

wishbone bushes worn both rear tyres cracks in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,008 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,487 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,060 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 44,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,887 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,307 miles

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

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 HXE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HXE, 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 HXE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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