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DG57 RFF

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,354 mi
Last recorded159,354 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 RFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025 159,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 152,274 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 152,273 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded at bottom and piece missing

Pass 10 Jan 2023 145,509 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 145,505 miles

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

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door and wing excessive corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2022 140,171 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 140,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 135,618 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 135,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 131,233 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 123,939 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 11,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 107,454 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,783 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 99,783 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,969 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 93,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,558 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,362 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 RFF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG57 RFF, 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 RFF registered?

DG57 RFF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is DG57 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 RFF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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