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CX07 VGL

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,094 mi
Last recorded146,094 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 VGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 146,094 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 112,089 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 112,089 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 87,640 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 87,640 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 77,118 miles

PAS leak

front tyres on 3mm + worn on inside

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,244 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,377 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Apr 2014 56,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2013 48,337 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 48,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 45,240 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,240 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 40,866 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,866 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,920 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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CX07 VGL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CX07 VGL, 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 CX07 VGL registered?

CX07 VGL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is CX07 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX07 VGL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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