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DE57 VFG

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,530 mi
Last recorded142,530 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 142,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 124,395 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 124,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,574 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 118,572 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 115,385 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 111,483 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 108,448 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 104,571 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 99,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp inop

Fail 5 Sep 2018 99,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp inop

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,258 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,758 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,174 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,031 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,108 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,690 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,863 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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DE57 VFG is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

DE57 VFG is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2007.

Is DE57 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 VFG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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