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DG07 VTE

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,292 mi
Last recorded184,292 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 VTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 184,292 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 184,235 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 145,734 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 145,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 121,981 miles

Emissions to low to register.

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

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

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

Rear Axle/Sub-frame showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 121,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions to low to register.

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

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

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

Rear Axle/Sub-frame showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,194 miles

front brake disc inner faces poor condition and worn

Fail 21 Oct 2016 115,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc inner faces poor condition and worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,097 miles

Offside Rear slight play in droplink

Fail 24 Sep 2015 110,097 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear slight play in droplink

Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,211 miles

centre seat belt not tested

o/s/f and both n/s tyres near limit

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

o/s/f wishbone bush starting to de-bond

Fail 26 Sep 2014 100,211 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

centre rear seat belt not tested

o/s/f both n/s tyres near limit

o/s/f wishbone bush starting to debond

Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,128 miles

oil leak over n/s inner driveshaft

Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,928 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR LIMIT

UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO SEAST COVE AND CHILD SEAT

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,360 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers slight smear

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,975 miles

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

torque restrictor bush split causing knocking noise

wipers smearing screen

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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DG07 VTE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG07 VTE, 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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DG07 VTE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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