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DS57 SXW

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,149 mi
Last recorded87,149 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 87,149 miles

Both sills corroded

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 87,104 miles

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fitted wrong (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components shocker fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sills corroded

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 87,064 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,014 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,758 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 71,747 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,849 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 66,849 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,358 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,486 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 51,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,689 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,196 miles

front wishbone bushes are split

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,370 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,465 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,428 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 SXW is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

DS57 SXW is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is DS57 SXW safe to buy?

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