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DG07 VTW

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,238 mi
Last recorded132,238 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 VTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 132,238 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front bumper loose

front flexy deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2019 132,238 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure @ flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 32,093 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light out

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 129,101 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 129,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,743 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 125,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 118,400 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 111,010 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,190 miles

reverse light switch broken in gearbox causing oil leak and reverse light not to work

Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,534 miles

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

radiator support bracket bent and twisted

Fail 14 Apr 2014 98,534 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

radiator support bracket bent and twisted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 93,775 miles

front radiator support damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2013 93,775 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front radiator support damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 89,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,454 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s outer sill impact damage

o/s front wheel arch liner & under tray missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,246 miles

n/s outer sill impact damage

o/s front wheel arch liner & under tray missing

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 VTW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is DG07 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG07 VTW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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