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DV07 ARX

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,679 mi
Last recorded79,679 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 ARX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 79,679 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge very close to cords advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge very close to cords advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills chassis rails and floor area,,,,,,,,,,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear advise age related corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 28 Mar 2026 79,614 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked by white paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked by white paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge very close to cords advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge very close to cords advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills chassis rails and floor area,,,,,,,,,,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear advise age related corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2025 74,837 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2025 74,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2024 69,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 62,710 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 11 Mar 2022 52,343 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corrosion on lower edge

Pass 26 Mar 2021 40,913 miles

Front & Rear Sub Frame Corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2021 40,907 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front & Rear Sub Frame Corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 34,409 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 32,321 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,281 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 30,279 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,245 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,023 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 25,021 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,568 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,111 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,264 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,238 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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DV07 ARX is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV07 ARX, 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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DV07 ARX is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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The MOT history for DV07 ARX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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