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DU07 FMX

2007 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,060 mi
Last recorded172,060 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 FMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 172,060 miles

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

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 6 Mar 2024 172,060 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 154,549 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake calliper coated in fluid, but not leaking at time of test

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 154,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake calliper coated in fluid, but not leaking at time of test

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 136,548 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 24 Feb 2022 136,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

heat shield loose

Pass 15 Feb 2021 120,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 120,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 116,318 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Feb 2019 108,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 108,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,215 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,475 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,011 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,414 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 71,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,812 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,812 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing inner edge [check tracking]

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,056 miles

front and rear brake pads low an brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,402 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,672 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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DU07 FMX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DU07 FMX, 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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DU07 FMX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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