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AV57 VFH

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,387 mi
Last recorded124,387 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 VFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 124,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2020 114,892 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 114,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 108,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,430 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 95,430 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear disc pads are getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,008 miles

n/s/f bumper is loose

Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,008 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f bumper is loose

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,250 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 69,213 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is very low on tread on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2014 59,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,050 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing from edges

both rear tyre close enough to exposed cord

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,691 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 16,530 miles

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

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 VFH is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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