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DN07 SOJ

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,197 mi
Last recorded126,197 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN07 SOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 126,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 121,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 121,842 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 112,199 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 112,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 110,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 109,545 miles

General underbody and rear subframe corrosion, not excessive

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight noise from front, possible exhaust leak ? emissions not effected

Fail 19 Oct 2022 109,539 miles

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

General underbody and rear subframe corrosion, not excessive

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nut loose, needs tightening (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight noise from front, possible exhaust leak ? emissions not effected

Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,713 miles

General underbody and rear subframe corrosion, not excessive

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 102,317 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking

General underbody corrosion, not excessive

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,793 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield missing?

rear suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

underside of vehicle at rear corroded within prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Fail 18 Oct 2018 91,793 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected solid strip at top of windscreen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust heat shield missing?

rear suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

underside of vehicle at rear corroded within prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,206 miles

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

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

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

cill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,958 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 86,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 81,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,787 miles

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 61,077 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,077 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,438 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 45,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,035 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,523 miles

locking wheel bolt key is in the glovebox

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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DN07 SOJ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DN07 SOJ, 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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DN07 SOJ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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