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AV57 ZHW

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,204 mi
Last recorded145,204 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 145,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 136,188 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking and close on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 132,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 128,517 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 128,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 124,438 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 119,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,541 miles

Rear tyres perishing 205/55r16

Pass 20 May 2019 111,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 106,841 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 106,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2017 101,675 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 101,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 94,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in places 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 88,648 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 13 May 2015 88,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2014 82,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 74,134 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 74,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2012 67,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 60,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 60,855 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,353 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 ZHW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,402 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

AV57 ZHW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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