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CU07 VKD

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,918 mi
Last recorded97,918 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 VKD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 97,918 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust brackets detached

heat shield loose

Fail 8 Apr 2026 97,918 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective missing (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust brackets detached

heat shield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2025 94,941 miles

Front exhaust brackets detached

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame /suspension arms corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 94,941 miles

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

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

Front exhaust brackets detached

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame /suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 91,648 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 91,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 89,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 89,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,888 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 83,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,414 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 76,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,351 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 70,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb wrong way round (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,106 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,696 miles

Exhaust hangers rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Inner slight uneven Tyre wear

Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,885 miles

Covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 55,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50R17 93W (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,969 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,449 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,846 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front 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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CU07 VKD is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CU07 VKD, 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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CU07 VKD is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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