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EA07 RCX

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,336 mi
Last recorded85,336 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 RCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2022 85,336 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant level below minimum mark

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Exhaust hanger snapped - system still secure

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear caliper carrier dust covers missing

Offside Front Drivers seat plastic side insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2021 80,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear caliper carrier dust covers missing

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat plastic side insecure

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,864 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear no reverse lights

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Mar 2020 78,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Front Lower Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure center (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear no reverse lights

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,654 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 72,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear no reversing light

Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,276 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 57,113 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,431 miles

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,100 miles

205/55/16

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

requires alignment

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,087 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2012 22,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,228 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 16,228 miles

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

205/55VR16

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 8,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 8,957 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 RCX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RCX, 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 RCX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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