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DK57 VRL

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,632 mi
Last recorded21,632 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 VRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 21,632 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 20,541 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 20,541 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 19,333 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside & Offside. (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 18,343 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 16,697 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 16,697 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 15,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,519 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 13,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 12,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 11,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 9,966 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 8,660 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 7,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 6,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 6,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 5,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 3,996 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 3,000 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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DK57 VRL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DK57 VRL, 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 DK57 VRL registered?

DK57 VRL is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is DK57 VRL safe to buy?

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