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DA56 EPL

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,882 mi
Last recorded104,882 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 EPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 104,882 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

back box hanger broken

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Oct 2021 104,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

back box hanger broken

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,300 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 101,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 94,229 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 94,217 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF INNER WISHBONE ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF INNER WISHBINE ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached OSR ANTI ROLL BAR PIN BROKEN (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 87,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 80,731 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 73,880 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,049 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 58,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,193 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,644 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 33,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,485 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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DA56 EPL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA56 EPL, 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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DA56 EPL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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