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CV57 MSU

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,754 mi
Last recorded90,754 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 MSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 90,754 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 84,154 miles

Rear wiper split

Reverse light not working

Coolant leak By Water pump ()

Front wipers slightly smearing the windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. Inner tread is slightly worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 84,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak By Water pump ()

Front wipers slightly smearing the windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. Inner tread is slightly worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper split

Reverse light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2023 74,546 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 74,530 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 63,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 63,606 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,355 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted road wheel damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

radiator mount insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2020 61,355 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted road wheel damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

radiator mount insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2019 56,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet opening device defective

Fail 17 Oct 2019 56,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet opening device defective

Pass 18 Oct 2018 51,486 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 45,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,529 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre adversely worn on inner edge and inner sidewall

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

cooling radiators and adjoining hardware damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2016 38,529 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet primary catch not working (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on when position lamps applied (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on when stop lights are applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when applied with position lamps (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when applied with position lamps (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre adversely worn on inner edge and inner sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

cooling radiators and adjoining hardware damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,724 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 27,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,438 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 23,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 19,391 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,103 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,184 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,047 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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CV57 MSU 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 CV57 MSU, 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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CV57 MSU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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