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DS57 LDF

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,659 mi
Last recorded147,659 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 LDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 147,659 miles

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 147,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 143,272 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 143,272 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 139,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 134,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 129,359 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 129,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 123,817 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 117,573 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 110,305 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 110,305 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 102,824 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,475 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 79,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear bumper crash bar damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2013 79,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear bumper crash bar damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,051 miles

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2012 64,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,629 miles

front no plate is damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,298 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 55,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LDF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LDF, 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 LDF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2007.

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