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CU57 DDK

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,027 mi
Last recorded170,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 DDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 170,027 miles

Central heat shield not secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine mil light illuminated

Fail 6 Jan 2023 170,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central heat shield not secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine mil light illuminated

Pass 1 Dec 2021 162,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 156,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 156,637 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 155,772 miles

Engine management fault lamp lit - Turbo boost pipe damaged

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 154,634 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 154,631 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated On minimum level in reservoir (1.1.10 (f))

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 151,861 miles

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

Most brakes binding slightly

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 151,861 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

Most brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 150,518 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight leak

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2016 150,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight leak

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 146,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut on sidewall

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 146,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on sidewall

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Fail 20 Dec 2014 144,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear indicator bulbs discoloured

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2014 144,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear indicator bulbs discoloured

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2013 135,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicator bulbs discoloured

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield loose

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2013 135,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicator bulbs discoloured

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield loose

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Dec 2012 103,748 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,820 miles

brake discs worn front and rear

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,349 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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CU57 DDK is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CU57 DDK, 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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CU57 DDK is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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