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CV07 DSE

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,476 mi
Last recorded129,476 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 DSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 129,476 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 129,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 107,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,251 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear backplate corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ex back box corroded

sill trims fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2018 91,251 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear backplate corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ex back box corroded

sill trims fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,336 miles

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)

rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 80,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 57,478 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2013 45,086 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,219 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,998 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,396 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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CV07 DSE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV07 DSE, 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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CV07 DSE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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