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AV57 WDS

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,367 mi
Last recorded166,367 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 WDS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 166,367 miles

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

heat shield loose x2

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2019 166,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close urgent attension needed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

heat shield loose x2

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2018 157,610 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres strongly advised (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 150,764 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 151,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 133,576 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 133,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 112,819 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 90,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 90,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,921 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 60,452 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 49,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,332 miles

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

Offside Front 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 WDS is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc 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 WDS, 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 WDS is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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