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DS57 DHC

2007 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,778 mi
Last recorded120,778 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 DHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 120,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 117,257 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 117,257 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 113,082 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 113,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 104,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 94,510 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 80,979 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,334 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 70,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,870 miles

Both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,127 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,994 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 15,921 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 15,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DS57 DHC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS57 DHC, 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 DS57 DHC registered?

DS57 DHC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2007.

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