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DA56 EPU

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,130 mi
Last recorded223,130 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 223,130 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Front registration plate becoming damaged & insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2018 218,978 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 218,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

coolant level below min mark - thermostat housing leaking

front registration plate becoming damaged and insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2017 190,533 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 149,880 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 149,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 39,358 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f wing has accident damage, no sharp edges

Fail 12 May 2014 127,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f wing has accident damage, no sharp edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 102,014 miles

petrol flap missing

Fail 30 Apr 2013 102,014 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

petrol flap missing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,679 miles

n/s/f has accident damage

Fail 16 Apr 2012 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f has accident damage

Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,814 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 47,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,680 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 EPU 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 60%.

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

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