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AV57 WHU

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,961 mi
Last recorded185,961 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 WHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 185,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 178,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 197,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose, not likely to become detached

Pass 26 Jun 2017 175,292 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2016 167,004 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 167,004 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 160,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspention arm rear bushes have slight movement

drivers inner door handle working on top lever rather than bottom

exhaust outer shield corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 160,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspention arm rear bushes have slight movement

drivers inner door handle working on top lever rather than bottom

exhaust outer shield corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 150,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

exhaust rear box deteriorated but not holed or blowing

Pass 17 Nov 2012 133,950 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 133,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 106,271 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,261 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 WHU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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