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DS57 TYP

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,254 mi
Last recorded173,254 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 TYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 173,254 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Rear wheel arches rusting

Fail 17 Dec 2021 173,184 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged & glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 27 Nov 2020 159,179 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Rear silencer outer skin rusted

engine oily

Fail 26 Nov 2020 159,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heat shield loose

Rear silencer outer skin rusted

engine oily

Pass 11 Jun 2019 134,654 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))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 134,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 119,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,667 miles

rear exhaust box partially corroded on outer skin

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,212 miles

rear exhaust box partially corroded on outer skin

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,453 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 68,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,787 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,091 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 52,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,305 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,071 miles

drivers door check strap faulty.caution when opening door.

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 TYP is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc 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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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