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DS57 FSD

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,959 mi
Last recorded112,959 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,959 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 112,959 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2019 102,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 95,465 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,949 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 83,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 73,505 miles

Both rear wheel bearings getting noisy

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 17 Sep 2016 73,505 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearings getting noisy

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,825 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge, recommend wheel alignment

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 57,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension 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 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tailgate gas struts weak and cannot support the tailgates weight!

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,683 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 30,400 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,301 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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DS57 FSD is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS57 FSD, 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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DS57 FSD is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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