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CV07 VHC

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,331 mi
Last recorded145,331 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 VHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 145,331 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 145,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear trailing arm mounting prescribed area excessively corroded sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear trailing arm mounting prescribed area excessively corroded sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 142,940 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 140,275 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 140,269 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s & n/s floor under rear seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 136,157 miles

coolant rad insecure

rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2020 136,157 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant rad insecure

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2019 125,226 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 125,224 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 115,590 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 111,653 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 105,802 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,531 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 99,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,483 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 88,763 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 88,763 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,302 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,603 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,723 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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CV07 VHC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHC, 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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What year was CV07 VHC registered?

CV07 VHC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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