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DG57 SXO

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,345 mi
Last recorded84,345 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2021 84,345 miles

Emissions not tested dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heat shield detached

rear suspension components heavily corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,176 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 82,172 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,205 miles

slight corrosion and wear to front discs and pads getting low.

Pass 30 May 2016 68,203 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield partially insecure

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished / 2mm

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,469 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2015 63,463 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,926 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 57,900 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 52,224 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,416 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 46,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,327 miles

washers frozen

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 SXO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

DG57 SXO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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