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CA57 GWV

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,251 mi
Last recorded153,251 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 GWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 153,251 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 145,935 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 132,507 miles

Engine warning light on

Front Under-tray fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 132,442 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light on

Front Under-tray fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 121,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 116,395 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the tread 225/40zr 18

Fail 8 Dec 2015 116,395 miles

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

Nearside Front main wishbone bush splitting allowing some movement

Nearside Rear drop link slight play at the ball joint

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the tread 225/40zr 18

Pass 4 Dec 2014 110,587 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 110,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 86,526 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,471 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 72,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 57,631 miles

Advise front brake discs worn

Advise n/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside 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 GWV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GWV, 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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What year was CA57 GWV registered?

CA57 GWV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is CA57 GWV safe to buy?

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