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AP57 POH

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,256 mi
Last recorded126,256 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 126,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 119,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive dampness to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 119,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive dampness to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 112,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both traling arm fron bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 15 Oct 2022 106,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 106,610 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 99,174 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both, slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2021 99,173 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both, slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust system/mountings

Fail 23 Sep 2020 95,167 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust system/mountings

Pass 24 Sep 2019 91,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mounting by flexi section broken

corrosion to exhaust system)(mountings ADVANCED

Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 83,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,356 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,582 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,283 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,426 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,031 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,604 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,866 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 25,222 miles

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

both door mirrors damaged

front bumper damaged

fuel flap missing

Fail 6 Dec 2010 25,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel flap missing

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

both door mirrors damaged

front bumper damaged

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 POH 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 POH, 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 POH is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2007.

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