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AY56 HWJ

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,553 mi
Last recorded48,553 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2021 48,553 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 48,271 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front suspension components covered in heavy surface rust but not deemed excessive at time of test

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

Rear suspension components covered in heavy surface rust but not deemed excessive at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2019 48,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 47,699 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 47,697 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,624 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and are slightly out of shape

Coolant level below minimum level

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2017 45,624 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and are slightly out of shape

Coolant level below minimum level

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,148 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,611 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in osf tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,304 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,308 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 18,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,821 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 HWJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HWJ, 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 AY56 HWJ registered?

AY56 HWJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2007.

Is AY56 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 HWJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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