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CA57 AKV

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

101,368 mi
Last recorded101,368 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 AKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 101,368 miles

Bonnet open warning message displayed,but bonnet secures in the closed position

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside headlamp lens partially insecure and lamp casing damaged.

Non standard exhaust system support brackets would benefit attention and improvement,but meeting test criteria. System contacting rear suspension subframe

Offside front wingliner missing; nearside front slightly insecure and incomplete. Nearside rear insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Both headlamps output slightly impared and lamp output has slight blue tint and appears slightly reduced. Meeting minimum test criteria,but replacement or attention strongly advised.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 101,368 miles

Bonnet open warning message displayed,but bonnet secures in the closed position

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside headlamp lens partially insecure and lamp casing damaged.

Non standard exhaust system support brackets would benefit attention and improvement,but meeting test criteria. System contacting rear suspension subframe

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front wingliner missing; nearside front slightly insecure and incomplete. Nearside rear insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Both headlamps output slightly impared and lamp output has slight blue tint and appears slightly reduced. Meeting minimum test criteria,but replacement or attention strongly advised.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 97,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mangement light on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,389 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 76,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,003 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 70,003 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,873 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 60,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 49,206 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 49,206 miles

Nearside Rear 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 AKV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 CA57 AKV, 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 AKV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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