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CV57 OFU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,869 mi
Last recorded164,869 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 OFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 164,869 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill to wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill to wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear crossmember & suspension assembly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 164,869 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill to wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill to wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear crossmember & suspension assembly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 156,933 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 2mm, tread worn lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded low down at front edge, no sharp edges exposed

extensive surface corrosion on rear suspension subframe and rear suspension components

lock to open bonnet very stiff to operate

nearside front wheel rim buckled slightly on inner edge

radiator support bracket corroded, not loose

slight grease leak on offside front inner driveshaft gaiter

surface corrosion on floor and chassis underside in various places

surface corrosion on front subframe and front suspension components

Fail 9 Oct 2023 156,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 2mm, tread worn lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded low down at front edge, no sharp edges exposed

extensive surface corrosion on rear suspension subframe and rear suspension components

lock to open bonnet very stiff to operate

nearside front wheel rim buckled slightly on inner edge

radiator support bracket corroded, not loose

slight grease leak on offside front inner driveshaft gaiter

surface corrosion on floor and chassis underside in various places

surface corrosion on front subframe and front suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2022 148,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 140,728 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 132,148 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 124,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 113,018 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 102,216 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 90,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,662 miles

Slight damage to inner edge of nearside front wheel rim.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre tread depth measured at 2mm across tread and 1.6mm on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to inner edge of nearside front wheel rim.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 64,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to inner edge of nearside front wheel rim.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,873 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,263 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 42,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 34,691 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 34,691 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OFU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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