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DG57 RTU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,209 mi
Last recorded155,209 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 155,209 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 140,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 124,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 124,252 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 105,898 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 87,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear and worn on inner edges and unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 66,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 54,027 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 22,842 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 22,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,829 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front aero blade wipers slightly smear screen

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 21,829 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front aero blade wipers slightly smear screen

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,881 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,443 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished/cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2014 16,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished/cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2013 13,890 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,720 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 10,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 8,428 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 RTU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

DG57 RTU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is DG57 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 RTU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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