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DE57 OZM

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,364 mi
Last recorded137,364 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 137,364 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 135,330 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 133,068 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 133,065 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 129,844 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 129,834 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 126,806 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 124,061 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 124,061 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 121,688 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 121,688 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 118,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gear box

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,929 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 116,918 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,166 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 101,529 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 83,632 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,632 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,075 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,228 miles

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

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

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

os door mirror on with tape but can still see rear of vehicle

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 OZM is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE57 OZM, 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 OZM registered?

DE57 OZM is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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