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AX56 FLE

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,165 mi
Last recorded147,165 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 FLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 147,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Fail 5 Aug 2020 147,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 139,217 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 139,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 127,985 miles

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 111,875 miles

Heat shield above exhaust loose

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 4 Aug 2017 111,875 miles

Heat shield above exhaust loose

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisey

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 89,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,269 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 64,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 60,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Dec 2013 56,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 51,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,200 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 43,369 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,328 miles

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

unable to fully inspect inner brake pads front and rear

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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AX56 FLE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX56 FLE, 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 AX56 FLE registered?

AX56 FLE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is AX56 FLE safe to buy?

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