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DG57 FHV

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,213 mi
Last recorded147,213 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 FHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 147,213 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 143,330 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 143,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 139,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2022 139,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 136,833 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 136,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 134,094 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 134,094 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 127,623 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 127,623 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 121,064 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside rear wheel rim slightly buckled

Fail 4 May 2018 121,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside rear wheel rim slightly buckled

Pass 19 May 2017 116,230 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 116,206 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 107,029 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2015 98,573 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 98,507 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 92,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 86,046 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,373 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 78,373 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,163 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 52,233 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 FHV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FHV, 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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DG57 FHV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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