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CV57 OEJ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

196,337 mi
Last recorded196,337 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 OEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 196,337 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 196,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front exhaust flexible pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 195,921 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front exhaust flexible pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 185,234 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 174,427 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 152,047 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 151,655 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Water hose burst (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 129,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 119,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer tread cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2018 119,280 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer tread cracking

Pass 17 May 2017 115,362 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 115,362 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 110,958 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre periahed

Fail 10 Aug 2016 110,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre periahed

Pass 13 Aug 2015 97,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,921 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 87,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

205/55R16 91V

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,482 miles

Excessive oil leak

Near side & off side front , rear lower arm bushes split & worn

Near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Vehicle teated under wet conditions

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wiper blades just starting to smear

Fail 13 Sep 2011 54,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,996 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 39,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,243 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 OEJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OEJ, 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 CV57 OEJ registered?

CV57 OEJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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