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DF07 JSZ

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,887 mi
Last recorded114,887 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 JSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 114,887 miles

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

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Offside Front condensation in headlight

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 108,159 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 108,159 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 105,188 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 105,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Rear wiper

engine lamp on

Pass 8 Sep 2023 101,748 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 101,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,986 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,282 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 87,282 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,741 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 81,741 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,578 miles

Oil leak noted from engine/gearbox

Rear suspension coil springs rusty

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Underneath rusty.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,533 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 67,532 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,111 miles

Oil leak from the engine

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust is corroded

front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 63,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Oil leak from the engine

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust is corroded

front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,918 miles

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

Oil leak

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 59,915 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,985 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,412 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,290 miles

front lower arm rear bushes deteriated..n/s/r tyre close too limits 205/55r16..o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,819 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 28,960 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,637 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 23,637 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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 JSZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DF07 JSZ, 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 DF07 JSZ registered?

DF07 JSZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 August 2007.

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