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AV57 YJY

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,522 mi
Last recorded142,522 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 142,522 miles

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

suspension components corroded.sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2025 139,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty/deterioated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 139,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty/deterioated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 137,483 miles

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

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front underside of vehicle and rear sill backing panels corroded/deteriorated

sill covers fitted to vehicle as standard obstructing view of vehicle components

Pass 7 Aug 2023 133,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 129,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 126,633 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 124,033 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank.

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted.silencer corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 119,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust silencer rusty/tatty

Pass 30 Jul 2018 109,595 miles

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

radiator coolant level was low/topped up

rear exhaust silencer box rusty/tatty

Pass 14 Aug 2017 99,636 miles

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

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

under tray, engine cover and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,805 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

under tray, engine cover and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2016 90,115 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner pivot (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,132 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 81,132 miles

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,592 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,502 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,866 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 51,436 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,044 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 YJY is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJY, 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 YJY is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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