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AY57 WLJ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,011 mi
Last recorded161,011 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 WLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 161,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexible section (7.1.2)

corrosion on brake discs

engine oil leak from brake vacuum pump

Fail 3 Jan 2018 161,011 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level topped up (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexible section (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on brake discs

engine oil leak from brake vacuum pump

Pass 3 Jan 2017 147,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly stepped (205x55x16) (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine from around Vacuum pump area

Fail 3 Jan 2017 147,059 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam DONE (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly stepped (205x55x16) (4.1.E.1)

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

gear selector cables loose on bracket

oil leak on engine from around Vacuum pump area

Pass 8 Jan 2016 136,468 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 136,418 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking engine bay poss return pipes. (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing both wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2014 125,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under Body Rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2013 106,373 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,305 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 88,297 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 67,634 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 67,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,067 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 WLJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WLJ, 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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AY57 WLJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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