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DOG 487V

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,328 mi
Last recorded120,328 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOG 487V
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 120,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 120,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 112,639 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 112,639 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 96,284 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 96,284 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 96,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both Front Exhaust Mounts & Rear Exhaust Mount Snapped But System Still Currently Secure

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,055 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Front Flexi Mounting Bracket Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail Pipe Mounting Bracket Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,391 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 87,825 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 87,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 83,501 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 83,458 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 77,635 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,687 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 68,498 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on inner edge ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 May 2016 62,847 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 58,668 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,668 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 53,387 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 48,371 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,531 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 34,722 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 28,321 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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DOG 487V is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DOG 487V, 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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DOG 487V is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2007.

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