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CA57 FHV

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,112 mi
Last recorded158,112 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 158,112 miles

Bonnet grill and lock missing had to use screwdriver to open

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 158,112 miles

Bonnet grill and lock missing had to use screwdriver to open

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working NS washer blocked, unblocked at time of the test (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 143,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 136,305 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 136,165 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet stuck closed (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,240 miles

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

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

flywheel worn

Pass 24 Apr 2017 123,463 miles

centre heat shield loose

Fail 18 Apr 2017 123,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre heat shield loose

Pass 4 Apr 2016 109,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit where on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2015 91,930 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,757 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,426 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,877 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 64,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,529 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 50,527 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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 FHV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FHV, 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 FHV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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