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DK57 VRV

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,773 mi
Last recorded170,773 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 VRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 170,773 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING/SPLITTING ON TREAD

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 168,047 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

holes in bodywork around strut mounts

play in nearside front wheel bearing

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 164,781 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 164,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 153,636 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly - inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2015 153,636 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly - inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 140,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 130,987 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 130,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 119,036 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 119,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 112,862 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 94,243 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,430 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 89,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VRV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK57 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

DK57 VRV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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