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DG57 DRZ

2007 Ford Focus

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,421 mi
Last recorded97,421 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 DRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 97,421 miles

Heat shield loose

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mountain bracket broken

Fail 13 Feb 2024 97,417 miles

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

Heat shield loose

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mountain bracket broken

Pass 4 Feb 2023 88,394 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,114 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,617 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,463 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 64,430 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 64,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,433 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2018 60,433 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,969 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 48,561 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 48,561 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 45,403 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 42,810 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,622 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 31,622 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front brake discs corroded

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,421 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,138 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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DG57 DRZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG57 DRZ, 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 DG57 DRZ registered?

DG57 DRZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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