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DE57 VGU

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,749 mi
Last recorded67,749 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 VGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 67,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 67,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 60,061 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 51,098 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTY/BUSHES WORN

Pass 30 May 2023 41,723 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 41,514 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED/UNDERSEALED

Pass 25 Nov 2021 41,879 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH AND SOME SURROUNDING COMPONANTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2021 41,874 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH AND SOME SURROUNDING COMPONANTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 40,987 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 40,987 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 39,606 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,981 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 32,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,618 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 25,608 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 22,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 22,417 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 19,217 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 15,958 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,413 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 9,250 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 VGU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

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

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