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CA57 ABV

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,298 mi
Last recorded133,298 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 ABV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 133,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 125,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 125,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 117,460 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 110,330 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 102,193 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 98,144 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,699 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 90,695 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 75,256 miles

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Fail 9 Feb 2017 75,252 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,041 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 73,041 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure n/s/f is 215/55/16 should be 205/55/16 (4.1.A.2c)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,685 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 64,672 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,450 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,312 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 34,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,548 miles

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

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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CA57 ABV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA57 ABV, 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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CA57 ABV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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