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AP57 PLX

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,183 mi
Last recorded30,183 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 PLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 30,183 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 28,584 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 28,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 27,272 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 26,614 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 26,614 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,133 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 20 Sep 2019 24,831 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 24,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 23,189 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2018 23,189 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre, inner edge 3mm.

Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,515 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 16,150 miles

N/S rear tyre deep cut in tread,within limits

Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,898 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 28 Sep 2012 12,987 miles

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

unable to fully inspect lower outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2012 12,987 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

unable to fully inspect lower outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 10,981 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 8,279 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 PLX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

AP57 PLX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is AP57 PLX safe to buy?

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