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DK07 VJO

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,508 mi
Last recorded107,508 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 VJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 107,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 96,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2019 96,015 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2018 89,743 miles

Exhaust heat sheld loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 42,737 miles

EML light illuminated

Oil leak major oil leak sump/crank area ()

no oil registering on the dipstick

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively worn thin lipped and scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 42,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive EML light on aswell (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears white (1.4.A.2f)

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

EML light illuminated

Oil leak major oil leak sump/crank area ()

no oil registering on the dipstick

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively worn thin lipped and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,091 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 78,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger corroded and no longer attached near flexi (7.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,955 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jul 2014 64,281 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine light on dash

Fail 26 Jul 2013 55,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,739 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 50,561 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,561 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 43,585 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,585 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 28,559 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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DK07 VJO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DK07 VJO, 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 DK07 VJO registered?

DK07 VJO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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