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CV57 PAO

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,063 mi
Last recorded155,063 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 PAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 155,063 miles

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

exhaust corroded

inner & outer sills & underside corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 155,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

inner & outer sills & underside corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 153,634 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

underside corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 152,223 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2020 151,405 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet catch not working

exhaust corroded badly

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 7 Aug 2020 151,405 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

bonnet catch not working

exhaust corroded badly

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 6 Aug 2019 150,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroded

floor and sills corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 150,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroded

floor and sills corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 146,841 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

sills and floor corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2018 146,841 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

sills and floor corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 143,316 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

sills corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 143,316 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

sills corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 136,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 136,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake alittle uneven on application

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 126,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre low on air

rear silencer deteriorated

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 29 Jul 2014 118,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2014 118,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2013 107,066 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,126 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

Fail 25 Jul 2012 74,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,153 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,935 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)

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 PAO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PAO, 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 PAO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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