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AY57 YVB

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,572 mi
Last recorded138,572 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 YVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 138,572 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 131,494 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 124,269 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 119,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,518 miles

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

Front Inner Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2019 112,518 miles

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

Front Inner Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 105,054 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,958 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,210 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 89,210 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 79,814 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,626 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 69,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,495 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 62,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,784 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,690 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 YVB is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YVB, 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 YVB registered?

AY57 YVB is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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