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DA56 LYJ

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 164,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 159,524 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 139,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fittede to the car. covers on sills both sides .

Pass 18 Jan 2019 133,705 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

air intake pipe split

play in inner steering arm joints

rear tyre treads perished

Pass 30 Jan 2018 125,370 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak around gearbox

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 26 Jan 2018 125,305 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak around gearbox

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,723 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 114,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,410 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 94,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,314 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,227 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 84,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 73,597 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 73,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,220 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,176 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 53,098 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 LYJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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