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DG57 RJU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,798 mi
Last recorded76,798 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 RJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 76,798 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sill Slightly Corroded (Both Sides)

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 76,797 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sill Slightly Corroded (Both Sides)

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,884 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 70,894 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 67,698 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 67,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,050 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 65,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,116 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 61,041 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 61,041 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 58,453 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 58,453 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))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 56,451 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 56,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,615 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 52,065 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 48,701 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,597 miles

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

rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,628 miles

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Fail 21 Oct 2011 36,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,968 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 RJU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG57 RJU registered?

DG57 RJU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is DG57 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 RJU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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