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AP57 MPF

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,048 mi
Last recorded92,048 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 92,048 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,014 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 92,014 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,065 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wings rusty at bottom covered in tape

brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 87,065 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wings rusty at bottom covered in tape

brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,837 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing held in place with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2020 80,554 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm also lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macperson strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm also lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose and deteriorating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,057 miles

Exhaust heat shield lose

Front Sub frame rusting

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing panel rusted

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 78,057 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield lose

Front Sub frame rusting

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing panel rusted

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,981 miles

rear exhaust heat shields lose

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush **STRONG ADVISE** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush **STRONG ADVISE** (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,661 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,661 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,606 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,316 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,915 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,518 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,522 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 MPF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MPF, 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 MPF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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