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AY56 HVE

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,903 mi
Last recorded157,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 HVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 157,903 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 157,527 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 157,067 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 152,172 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 152,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 142,775 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2018 142,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn coil spring lower arm bush on the outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn dog bone upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn coil spring lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn dog bone upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 129,048 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear a/roll bar bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 17 Nov 2017 129,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & devoid of tread both edges & cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear a/roll bar bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2016 118,762 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust heat sheild insecure

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2016 118,733 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust heat sheild insecure

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2015 109,601 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, bald inside edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2014 101,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2014 101,406 miles

sill trims fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,369 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2013 89,306 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,527 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,170 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 24 May 2011 54,374 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 41,753 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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AY56 HVE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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