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DA07 LRV

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,680 mi
Last recorded116,680 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 LRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 116,680 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield missing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very slight (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 116,680 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield missing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 109,340 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front poor (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield fixing broken

Fail 11 Jan 2019 109,337 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield fixing broken

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 101,671 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust heat shield fixing broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 101,671 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust heat shield fixing broken

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 95,544 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,657 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 86,657 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,907 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,853 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 57,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 57,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,583 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 45,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,448 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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DA07 LRV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DA07 LRV, 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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DA07 LRV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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