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AY57 GAV

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,838 mi
Last recorded62,838 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 GAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 62,838 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle beam and suspension corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 62,176 miles

front subframe and suspension erea corroded and rear subframe and suspension erea corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 61,532 miles

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,432 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 56,735 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 55,119 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall cracks no cords showing

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall cracks no cords showing

Fail 14 Oct 2017 52,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall cracks no cords showing

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall cracks no cords showing

Pass 15 Oct 2016 50,132 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner tyre wall has slight cracking

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,684 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 45,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,722 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 42,693 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,290 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 30,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 30,013 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 24,278 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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AY57 GAV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY57 GAV, 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 AY57 GAV registered?

AY57 GAV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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