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DA56 LXX

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

120,673 mi
Last recorded120,673 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 LXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 120,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 116,580 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 110,357 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 110,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 103,606 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 103,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 96,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 87,767 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All - jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both - not tested due to lack of water (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Door check strap retainer bolt is loose

Nearside Rear Door check strap retainer bolt is loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Door check strap retainer bolt loose/insecure

Nearside Rear Door check strap retainer bolt loose/insecure

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

Offside Front Door check strap retainer bolt loose/insecure

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 81,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Door check strap retainer bolt loose/insecure

Nearside Rear Door check strap retainer bolt loose/insecure

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

Offside Front Door check strap retainer bolt loose/insecure

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,202 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 74,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,191 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 69,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Evidence of water loss

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,083 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 63,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,074 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,074 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,894 miles

front number plate damaged

not all washer jets working

Fail 29 Jun 2012 48,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

not all washer jets working

Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,235 miles

12 volt outlet/Cigar lighter is innoperative

Fail 30 Jun 2011 42,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

12 volt outlet/Cigar lighter is innoperative

Nail in Off side rear tyre - Tyre is under inflated

Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,743 miles

Child seat fitted to Near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Fail 7 Jul 2010 34,743 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted to Near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

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 LXX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LXX, 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 DA56 LXX registered?

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

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