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DG57 VSL

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,514 mi
Last recorded143,514 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 VSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 143,514 miles

Clutch anti slip rubber missing

Engine has minor oil leak at rear

Exhaust down pipe has 2 bolts missing. But secure

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both anti roll link rods worn knocking (2.4.G.2)

Rear Discs corroded

Slight play in both steering drumsticks, knocking noise

Fail 3 Oct 2016 143,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo area, EGR or exhaust bad leak (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly damaged and bold (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Anti roll link rod worn (2.4.G.2)

Clutch anti slip rubber missing

Drivers wiper loose but secure

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both anti roll link rods worn knocking (2.4.G.2)

Rear Discs corroded

Slight play in both steering drumsticks, knocking noise

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Hanger bent and within 10mm of touching rim and tyre! (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 138,839 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 138,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Nsr wishbone bush has play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 119,643 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2014 118,844 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 101,989 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 85,141 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 85,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,359 miles

cut in nsf tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 30 Nov 2010 69,359 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in nsf tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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 VSL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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