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DS57 FTE

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,906 mi
Last recorded172,906 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 172,906 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 168,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 163,042 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Jun 2017 163,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2016 156,988 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 143,906 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 132,417 miles

1. Undersides of sills not fully tested due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 132,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

1. Undersides of sills not fully tested due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 118,308 miles

5. Rear brake pads wearing low.

1. Undersides of sills not fully tested due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 4. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Oct 2013 118,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1. Undersides of sills not fully tested due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 4. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

5. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 103,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 103,907 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 92,234 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 70,316 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 70,316 miles

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

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

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 FTE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

DS57 FTE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is DS57 FTE safe to buy?

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