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AP57 SDO

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,679 mi
Last recorded155,679 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 SDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 155,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust deteriating mid section (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 146,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 145,214 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 130,524 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 130,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 116,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 116,245 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 100,025 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 100,025 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,098 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 82,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,196 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,932 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,995 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 SDO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

AP57 SDO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is AP57 SDO safe to buy?

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