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DH55 SHA

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,791 mi
Last recorded175,791 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH55 SHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 175,791 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front and rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel (wing) corroded and likely to cause injury

Nearside Front passenger front door damaged NOT likely to cause injury

Offside Front Body panel (wing) corroded and likely to cause injury

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 175,785 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jets not facing screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front and rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel (wing) corroded and likely to cause injury

Nearside Front passenger front door damaged NOT likely to cause injury

Offside Front Body panel (wing) corroded and likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 169,499 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 169,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 168,013 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, both rear (inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 162,913 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 155,616 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 155,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer skin insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2017 147,507 miles

Rear Back exhaust box outer shield deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 142,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 139,582 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 135,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 130,630 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 124,699 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 116,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 107,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DH55 SHA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DH55 SHA, 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 DH55 SHA registered?

DH55 SHA is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2007.

Is DH55 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH55 SHA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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