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DT51 DEZ

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,764 mi
Last recorded126,764 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT51 DEZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 126,764 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 126,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 126,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 120,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 120,756 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 111,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 92,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces on both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2021 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces on both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,873 miles

front arm bushes deteriorated ,,, poor

front tyres worn

Fail 24 Sep 2020 88,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

front arm bushes deteriorated ,,, poor

front tyres worn

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,130 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating ,,, o/s poor

front brakes worn

front tyres worn

o/s park brake lower than n/s

Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,935 miles

front arm bushes deteriorated ,, allowing arm movment

Fail 20 Sep 2018 74,935 miles

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

front arm bushes deteriorated ,, allowing arm movment

o/s/f tyre on limit ,,,POOR

Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,089 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,739 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 19 Sep 2014 39,662 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,662 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,944 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 29,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,422 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DT51 DEZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DT51 DEZ, 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 DT51 DEZ registered?

DT51 DEZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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