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DK57 VSX

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,757 mi
Last recorded124,757 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 VSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 124,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 122,741 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 122,741 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 120,543 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,851 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 118,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 115,879 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,104 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 111,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 106,172 miles

Undertray fitted.

Fail 25 Jan 2019 106,172 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))

Undertray fitted.

Pass 12 May 2018 97,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 89,997 miles

Both front tyres worn edges

Slight bounce o/s/f foot brake

Pass 7 May 2016 83,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 75,209 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills not fully visible

Pass 12 May 2014 66,301 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking wall/tread areas,

Fail 12 May 2014 66,301 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking wall/tread areas,

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,753 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 55,753 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,783 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 49,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,391 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 39,391 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,428 miles

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

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 VSX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK57 VSX registered?

DK57 VSX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is DK57 VSX safe to buy?

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