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AV57 WJL

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,832 mi
Last recorded166,832 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 WJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2021 166,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 158,655 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 152,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 149,107 miles

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

O/S/F mirror cover missing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2018 149,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F mirror cover missing

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 145,899 miles

Heat shield damage under vehicle

Offside Front Bumper slight damage

Oil leak from turbo pipe(pipe damage) under bonnet

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but has no leaks of gasses

Fail 18 Jan 2017 145,899 miles

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

Heat shield damage under vehicle

Offside Front Bumper slight damage

Oil leak from turbo pipe(pipe damage) under bonnet

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but has no leaks of gasses

Pass 22 Jan 2016 141,769 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 141,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 130,515 miles

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

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

whipers are poor

Fail 12 Dec 2014 130,515 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

whipers are poor

Fail 4 Dec 2013 114,961 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 114,961 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 96,085 miles

Center exhaust heat sheild damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

accident damage to O/S/F wing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,676 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 75,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,624 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 63,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,369 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 WJL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WJL, 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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What year was AV57 WJL registered?

AV57 WJL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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