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DF07 DSO

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,754 mi
Last recorded131,754 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 DSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 131,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 131,677 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 131,571 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 131,227 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 131,131 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 130,496 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 119,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,342 miles

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 7 Mar 2016 107,933 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil level low

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 107,933 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil level low

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,992 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 67,152 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 52,598 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 45,059 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all brake discs are scored worn & pitted

unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2011 45,059 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs are scored worn & pitted

unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010
Fail 23 Apr 2010 36,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DF07 DSO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF07 DSO, 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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DF07 DSO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2007.

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