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CP57 CGU

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,396 mi
Last recorded149,396 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 CGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 149,396 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 149,394 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 142,288 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 128,172 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 128,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 116,167 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 116,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,997 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 105,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,247 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,250 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage around P/S Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 90,160 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,672 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 76,497 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,020 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 2 Jan 2016 70,020 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Dec 2014 59,630 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F Foglight damaged.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 59,630 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F Foglight damaged.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,823 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhuast rear mount snapped

Fail 9 Oct 2013 48,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhuast rear mount snapped

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,353 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2012 41,346 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,299 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn, with pitted edges around Inner Faces.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,299 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn, with pitted edges around Inner Faces.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,670 miles

both n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

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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CP57 CGU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CP57 CGU, 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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CP57 CGU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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The MOT history for CP57 CGU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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