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AY57 XPU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,813 mi
Last recorded98,813 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 XPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 91,996 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has been run flat

Fail 19 May 2017 91,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front tyre has been run flat

Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,601 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 80,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 72,674 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 72,674 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 May 2014 67,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 64,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,096 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 62,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,888 miles

Front brake pads wearing down

Offside Front 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 XPU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

AY57 XPU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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