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AY56 HVD

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,870 mi
Last recorded156,870 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 HVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 156,870 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel outer edge damaged

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both upper casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 152,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wings corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 148,877 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 148,877 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 144,699 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 139,436 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

center exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 139,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

center exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 137,519 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2020 137,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 121,013 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 121,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,847 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,475 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 99,475 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,199 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 89,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,263 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 75,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,800 miles

rear tyres perished and wearing close to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,592 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,034 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

undershield fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,347 miles

undershield fitted

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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AY56 HVD is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AY56 HVD, 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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AY56 HVD is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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