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AY57 WNB

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,947 mi
Last recorded146,947 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 WNB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 146,947 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lower mount attached to gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible significantly damaged (0.1 (b))

Service brake excessively binding nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted to nearside front (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heat damage apparent, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn in bottom corner but not effecting its operational effectiveness

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorating

exhaust heat shields loose at centre

exhaust tail pipe brackets corroding

nearside and offside rear number plate lamps dim

no coolant in header tank

oil leak on gearbox, wetting steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2019 137,627 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 137,627 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 137,509 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open. (3.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

exhaust heat sheald insacure

Pass 26 Oct 2017 133,954 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)

coolant leak from rear of engine

Fail 26 Oct 2017 133,954 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)

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

coolant leak from rear of engine

Pass 30 Sep 2016 124,975 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 124,835 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 110,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 80,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,597 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,597 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,457 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,347 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,968 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 WNB is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY57 WNB registered?

AY57 WNB is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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