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DS07 FZU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,749 mi
Last recorded118,749 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 FZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 118,749 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 115,100 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 115,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 111,953 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 111,941 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 108,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 104,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 101,269 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms have light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,944 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear offside and nearside tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Rear offside and nearside tyres slightly deformed

Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear offside and nearside tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Rear offside and nearside tyres slightly deformed

Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,447 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Rear nearside & offside tyres slightly deformed

Fail 28 Oct 2016 84,447 miles

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

Front nearside & offside tyres wearing on non-measurable edges

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Rear nearside & offside tyres slightly deformed

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,675 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,096 miles

slight noise to offside front & rear wheel bearings when rotated

Fail 27 Oct 2014 67,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight noise to offside front & rear wheel bearings when rotated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,230 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 59,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,375 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,756 miles

nearside rear indicator going white

Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,322 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 33,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,249 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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DS07 FZU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DS07 FZU, 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 DS07 FZU registered?

DS07 FZU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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