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CU07 VUW

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,762 mi
Last recorded136,762 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 VUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 136,762 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers rotten (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 136,714 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers rotten (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil and power steering levels low

Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 124,936 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 115,757 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 105,478 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,751 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 94,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,615 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,612 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 74,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,045 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 53,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,832 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,734 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 42,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,160 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 21,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 VUW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CU07 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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