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DE57 VGO

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,170 mi
Last recorded156,170 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 VGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2021 156,170 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emissions test stopped. (8.2.1.2 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end of flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken away from system. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm - rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tread has 3 nails in. ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm - rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim distorted / damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 146,491 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 146,491 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 130,985 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 130,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 113,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

front wheels require tracking

offside rear outer wheel rim damaged

rear sub frame and anti roll bar corroded

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 113,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

front wheels require tracking

offside rear outer wheel rim damaged

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear and worn on inner edge

rear sub frame and anti roll bar corroded

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,347 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 97,347 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,538 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,528 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge just legel

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 18 Nov 2014 67,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge just legel

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,356 miles

2x rear tyres are out of shape

Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,226 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,353 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 VGO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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