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EA07 ALU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,896 mi
Last recorded90,896 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 ALU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,896 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded and holed bolt on wing

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

Pass 15 May 2025 90,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield round tank loose

Fail 10 May 2025 90,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield round tank loose

Pass 2 May 2024 87,902 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 87,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rears (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 83,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Mar 2022 78,029 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts are quite badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 78,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts are quite badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 74,909 miles

Rear both tyres have flat spots

Fail 11 Mar 2021 74,909 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both tyres have flat spots

Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,621 miles

Coolant leak heavily advise

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable

Nearside wing mirror outer casing missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2020 71,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak heavily advise

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable

Nearside wing mirror outer casing missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 62,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 62,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also leaking air from a split in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 60,002 miles

Offside Front splits formed in tyre, difficult to determine how deep they are. advise replaced.

Fail 24 May 2017 60,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front splits formed in tyre, difficult to determine how deep they are. advise replaced.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,495 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,568 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,767 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 55,831 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Fail 23 May 2012 55,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

nearside number plate light dim

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 21 May 2011 39,577 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,600 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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EA07 ALU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EA07 ALU, 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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EA07 ALU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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