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AY07 XRU

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,079 mi
Last recorded145,079 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 145,079 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 134,716 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 134,716 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 127,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 121,796 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 121,796 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 114,390 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 108,995 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 102,657 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 102,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,188 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,036 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,514 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,961 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 53,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,765 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,250 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,307 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,051 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 XRU 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 81%.

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 AY07 XRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY07 XRU registered?

AY07 XRU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is AY07 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY07 XRU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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