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DN56 KTU

2007 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,499 mi
Last recorded120,499 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 KTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 120,499 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 120,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 113,523 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 110,961 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust (back box ) corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 110,961 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust (back box ) corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,712 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 106,711 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 103,357 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 97,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear number plate lights dim,recommend new bulbs

nearside rear outer wheel arch lower front slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2014 97,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear number plate lights dim,recommend new bulbs

nearside rear outer wheel arch lower front slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,178 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

various small chips in screen

Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,804 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,461 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,794 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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DN56 KTU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN56 KTU, 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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DN56 KTU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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