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DG57 RVP

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

238,784 mi
Last recorded238,784 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 RVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2022 238,784 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded to parts off chassis subframes and suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2021 234,027 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 233,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 231,464 miles

emissions value only just acheived

Fail 7 Sep 2020 231,464 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect plate deteriorated (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

emissions value only just acheived

Pass 27 Aug 2019 220,489 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 220,488 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 198,826 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 178,545 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 172,692 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front pipe heat shield partially insecure

minor oil leak

o/s/f brake disc discoloured

Fail 9 Sep 2016 172,692 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front pipe heat shield partially insecure

minor oil leak

o/s/f brake disc discoloured due to brake binding

Pass 29 Aug 2015 156,992 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear tyre low tread outer edges 205/55/16

o/s rear tyre at or on min req outer section 205/55/16

slight bind n/s front service brake

Fail 28 Aug 2015 156,992 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear tyre low tread outer edges 205/55/16

o/s rear tyre at or on min req outer section 205/55/16

slight bind n/s front service brake

Pass 23 Sep 2014 144,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both front brake reaction bushes.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 128,946 miles

advise front no plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Sep 2013 128,946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise front no plate deteriorating

advise squeel from rear brakes

Pass 22 Sep 2012 111,798 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 111,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 77,965 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 77,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,025 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 RVP is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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