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DE56 XFZ

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,785 mi
Last recorded93,785 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 XFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 93,785 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 93,785 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 87,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear only just passed advise adjustment

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,423 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 80,325 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and tracking out (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear h/brake low

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,110 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 67,007 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM, REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,671 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 59,671 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 51,678 miles

o/s rear handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 8 Jan 2018 51,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s rear handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,082 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,735 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 38,735 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 33,820 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,477 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,137 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 20,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 20,729 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,644 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 15,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DE56 XFZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DE56 XFZ, 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 DE56 XFZ registered?

DE56 XFZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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