MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
near/off side front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
off/side front tyre wearing down on inner edge
off/side shock absorber has reduced damping effect
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
near/off side front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
off/side front tyre wearing down on inner edge
off/side shock absorber has reduced damping effect
Nearside Rear shock absorber has no damping efect
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
none manufacturers fuel cap fitted on day of inspection
shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault loose wire (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
none manufacturers fuel cap fitted on day of inspection
shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure
Coil springs complete
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front coil spring has slight vibration when wheel rotated suspect early signs of wheel bearing
Offside rear tyre perished slightly
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres worn on edge close too wear limit ???
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine covers fitted not allow full inspection ??
oil leak ???
all tyres inner edges are worn and wearing close to legal limits
coil springs complete
handbrake slight travel
nearside front inner wheel rim slightly damaged
nearside rear anti roll bar linkage has little play
rack arms very little play
turbo pipe wet with oil
unable asses under bonnet and underside of engine bay and steering rack fuly due to covers fitted
wipers slightly worn
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DS57 HFO is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HFO, 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 HFO is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2007.
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