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DG57 RKX

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,170 mi
Last recorded117,170 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 RKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 117,170 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 117,170 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 116,816 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 116,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 115,852 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 115,503 miles

Nearside Front inner tread is starting to get low

Offside Front inner tread is starting to get low

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system, both inner sills and radiator support bar are all corroded but not yet seriously weakened

Pass 6 Mar 2020 115,063 miles

crossmember getting corroded but not holed

Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,235 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 97,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Front 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 Mar 2014 90,281 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,783 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,612 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,961 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 RKX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

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

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