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CU07 VZY

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

128,468 mi
Last recorded128,468 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 VZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 128,468 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 128,468 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 119,255 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 119,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,222 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 106,562 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 101,617 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 101,617 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 95,577 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 90,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 90,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,324 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 83,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,119 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 75,989 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2017 75,989 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,146 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 63,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 59,173 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 54,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 54,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 44,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 36,213 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 25,636 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 25,636 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VZY is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 VZY, 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 VZY is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2007.

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