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DE57 PBF

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,608 mi
Last recorded156,608 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 PBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 156,608 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 150,853 miles

Front corrosion

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 142,074 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective under-inflated. ()

heavy corrosion to front cross member behind bumper.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 142,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective under-inflated. ()

heavy corrosion to front cross member behind bumper.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 132,802 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,949 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Tyres ; n/s/r tread low & nail in tread ( punctured )

Wheel nuts covered

Wheels ; n/s/r inner rim distorted

Fail 26 Nov 2013 115,949 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Tyres ; n/s/r tread low & nail in tread ( punctured )

Wheel nuts covered

Wheels ; n/s/r inner rim distorted

Pass 8 Dec 2012 99,617 miles

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

n/s/f tyre tread low on edges

o/s number plate lamp dim , recommend attention

o/s/f tyre tread low & balding on inner edge

wheel nuts covered

Fail 7 Dec 2012 99,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

o/s number plate lamp dim , recommend attention

wheel nuts covered

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,461 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,954 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 74,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 PBF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE57 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

DE57 PBF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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