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DA56 LYT

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,348 mi
Last recorded126,348 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 126,348 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 126,348 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,804 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 121,804 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated two nails, inner edge very worn and under 3mm (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Mar 2022 114,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,070 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Mar 2021 108,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,585 miles

n/s mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Mar 2020 101,585 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 5 Mar 2019 92,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 92,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,682 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 85,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,932 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 80,932 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,382 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 73,353 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,918 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,625 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,722 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,383 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,419 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 LYT is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

DA56 LYT is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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