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DS57 FTN

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,247 mi
Last recorded166,247 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 166,247 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Top of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 160,455 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 151,287 miles

n/s and o/s/f lower suspension arm, rear mounting bushes deteriorated with play.

rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 142,001 miles

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2019 133,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Fail 13 Nov 2019 133,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 17 Nov 2018 121,930 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,710 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,011 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 100,011 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 79,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 60,377 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight judder from front and rear brakes

Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,368 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 49,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,068 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 FTN is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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