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CU07 MLK

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,983 mi
Last recorded157,983 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 MLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 157,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 155,369 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 152,692 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 149,258 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 149,112 miles

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

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

radiator support bracket corroded not structural

Pass 20 Apr 2021 145,266 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 145,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 141,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 135,199 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 135,197 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 127,309 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 118,081 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 109,821 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 101,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 101,615 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 86,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 72,135 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,464 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,313 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,553 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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CU07 MLK is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU07 MLK, 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 CU07 MLK registered?

CU07 MLK is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2007.

Is CU07 MLK safe to buy?

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