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AY57 XRF

2007 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,010 mi
Last recorded144,010 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 XRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 144,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 144,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 139,373 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 139,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 134,975 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 134,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 127,057 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 127,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 127,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer n /s r tyre wearing on inside edge 2mm

Nearside Rear Outer reverse light not working

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s f mirror backing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing inside edge2mm tread

Offside Rear Outer o/s r tyre inner edge down to 1.6 mm

Pass 28 Jan 2021 115,544 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 103,044 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,810 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 87,809 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 73,284 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 73,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,933 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center dash cover clip not holding lid

front lower arm bushes starting to perish

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,561 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,829 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Sep 2012 21,829 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,625 miles

O/s/f tyre has cuts in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XRF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

AY57 XRF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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