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AV57 TYP

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,037 mi
Last recorded158,037 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 TYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 158,037 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 154,636 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 154,634 miles

Front Position lamp not working ns/os (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire hanging off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 134,477 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 134,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 115,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 115,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full inspection of Seat Belt

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,844 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 28 May 2014 62,074 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 11 Oct 2013 57,502 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

middle exaust rotting away and corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,216 miles

front discs worn in side edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,044 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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AV57 TYP is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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