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CE57 SLU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,827 mi
Last recorded175,827 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 SLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 175,827 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 175,827 miles

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

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 161,000 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 161,000 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 132,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 110,209 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 107,703 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 107,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jul 2016 93,512 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 93,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,951 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,065 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 75,065 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,077 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,267 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

engine missfire

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,374 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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CE57 SLU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE57 SLU, 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 CE57 SLU registered?

CE57 SLU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is CE57 SLU safe to buy?

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