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AY57 WJV

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,010 mi
Last recorded150,010 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 WJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 150,010 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2023 138,230 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 126,568 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight buckle to n/s/r inner wheel rim

Fail 12 Aug 2022 126,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight buckle to n/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 21 Aug 2021 110,870 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Wiper blades worn

Fail 21 Aug 2021 110,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Wiper blades worn

Pass 31 Jul 2020 102,029 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 102,029 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 23 Aug 2019 98,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,075 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,166 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes seperating

centre exhaust box rusty other areas of system corroding

undercutting to front brake discs and inner faces part rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2017 87,166 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes seperating

centre exhaust box rusty other areas of system corroding

undercutting to front brake discs and inner faces part rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2016 80,043 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes seperating and some movement

rear exhaust box rusty

rear suspension short tie bars bushes splitting

rear suspension swinging arms inner bushes splitting

undercutting and some wear to front brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2016 80,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes seperating and some movement

rear exhaust box rusty

rear suspension short tie bars bushes splitting

rear suspension swinging arms inner bushes splitting

undercutting and some wear to front brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,836 miles

Front discs worn and rusty

Front lower arm bushes slightly worn

Front tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,532 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

both rear indicators bulbs fading

rear exhaust box rusty

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 4 Sep 2014 65,532 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

both rear indicators bulbs fading

rear exhaust box rusty

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,092 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,050 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,983 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,424 miles

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

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 WJV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY57 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

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

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