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AP57 VJY

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,068 mi
Last recorded147,068 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 VJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 147,068 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 147,068 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 130,852 miles

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

rear body corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 130,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

rear body corroded

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but still secure

Pass 9 Nov 2016 128,640 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 120,741 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 120,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' both o/s and n/s lower corners (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 107,936 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 90,255 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,888 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,936 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,956 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 VJY is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

AP57 VJY is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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