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DA56 LXJ

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,943 mi
Last recorded129,943 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 129,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 122,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 122,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 119,542 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 119,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 115,542 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 115,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,603 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,317 miles

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

slight play in o/s/r ant-roll bar drop link

Pass 29 Oct 2018 105,072 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 100,350 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 100,348 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,970 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

slight noise from power steering

Fail 23 Sep 2016 79,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

coolant level low

slight noise from power steering

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,915 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,369 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,983 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 50,913 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,736 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 39,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 32,011 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,549 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 LXJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA56 LXJ registered?

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

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