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DA57 FSV

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,506 mi
Last recorded143,506 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 FSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 143,506 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 130,617 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 125,634 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 125,634 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 120,887 miles

Both number plates lights dim

Exhaust centre box corroded but not blowing

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 120,887 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both number plates lights dim

Exhaust centre box corroded but not blowing

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 114,648 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 114,648 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,162 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 109,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,207 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2015 95,301 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 73,230 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 73,230 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,662 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,636 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,721 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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DA57 FSV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA57 FSV, 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 DA57 FSV registered?

DA57 FSV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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