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AV57 RKA

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,243 mi
Last recorded143,243 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 RKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 143,243 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 139,736 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 129,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and split

Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside washer jet requires attention

Fail 15 Mar 2016 118,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside washer jet requires attention

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shields damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2015 111,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shields damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2014 104,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 104,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 96,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 96,249 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 88,856 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 88,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,409 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 75,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,642 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs have slight surface pitting

osr tyre showing signs of slight wear

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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AV57 RKA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV57 RKA, 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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AV57 RKA is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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