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DS56 ANU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,264 mi
Last recorded73,264 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 ANU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 73,264 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2022

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge.Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 53,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 51,571 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,555 miles

both rear tyres tread depth low and perishing on tread area. 205/55/16.

child seat fitted nearside and offside rear preventing thorough inspection of adult belt

exhaust central bracket corroding

front number plate deteriorating

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing but no excess play detected

offside front and both rear coil springs corroding

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jan 2018 43,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3mm depth. 205/55/16. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a split to the outer side wall but not sufficient to reach the inner structure of the tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3mm depth. 205/55/16. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear tyres perishing slightly

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing slightly (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroding

center bracket corroding

load area wet down offside edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Jan 2018 43,533 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust tail pipe bracket detached from exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3mm depth. 205/55/16. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a split to the outer side wall but not sufficient to reach the inner structure of the tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb clearly not inserted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3mm depth. 205/55/16. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres perishing slightly

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing slightly (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroding

center bracket corroding

load area wet down offside edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Jan 2017 39,075 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2017 39,075 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2016 35,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs pitting / worn

Fail 9 Jan 2016 35,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs pitting / worn

Fail 6 Jan 2015 32,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 29,657 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded, coolant level low

Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2013 26,885 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2012 23,330 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 23,330 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2011 18,504 miles

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

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 18 Dec 2009 14,856 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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DS56 ANU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DS56 ANU, 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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DS56 ANU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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