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DE57 JVT

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,643 mi
Last recorded116,643 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 JVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 116,643 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2024 116,606 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2023 122,404 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 112,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 108,156 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *REAR BUSH* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 105,449 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,223 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger weak

Pass 25 Sep 2019 96,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 96,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 89,279 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 79,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 71,473 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,284 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,655 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,807 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 49,807 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,647 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,756 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 29,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Rear suspension rubber tie bar bushes split / debonded badly

reverse light switch leaking

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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DE57 JVT is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE57 JVT, 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 DE57 JVT registered?

DE57 JVT is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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