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EA07 LTO

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,378 mi
Last recorded132,378 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 LTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 132,378 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 131,293 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 131,293 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 127,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 127,767 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 126,467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 123,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 120,431 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 120,395 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre deep cuts to the sidewall, cords not exposed.

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 112,445 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 112,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 94,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,549 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,137 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,023 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,552 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 54,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,285 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 43,285 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 LTO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LTO, 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 LTO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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