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AY07 XLC

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,275 mi
Last recorded160,275 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 XLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 160,275 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

park brake 16% (min allowed)

Pass 10 Jan 2023 148,264 miles

park brake 16% .. poor

Fail 10 Jan 2023 148,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

park brake 16% .. poor

Pass 7 Jan 2022 137,438 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured fronts (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r tyre worn

oil leaks

park brake 16%

Pass 14 Jan 2021 129,016 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

front brakes worn to near limit

park brake 16% ,, will need attention

Pass 17 Jan 2020 121,610 miles

park brake 19%

Fail 14 Jan 2020 121,603 miles

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

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

park brake 19%

Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,498 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating

park brake 16% ,, will need attention

Pass 16 Jan 2018 102,693 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 102,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,194 miles

coil spring corroded fronts and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 93,193 miles

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

coil spring corroded fronts and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn out on edges / poor

oil low

Pass 7 Jan 2016 83,317 miles

front arm bushs deteriorating

park brake 17%

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,992 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 72,992 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all tyres on/near limit,,,n/s/r poor

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,036 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 50,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 50,507 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,385 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,722 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,380 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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AY07 XLC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY07 XLC, 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 AY07 XLC registered?

AY07 XLC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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