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DV07 JHL

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,888 mi
Last recorded145,888 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 JHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 145,888 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rearmost silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust heat shield(s) loose

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded and front flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill and wing wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and offside front outer body sill/wing panel corroded but no holes/sharp exposed edges

Nearside door mirror backing cover missing

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge of treaded section

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside - Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 1 May 2024 137,435 miles

Exhaust heat shield(s) loose

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded and front flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill and wing wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and offside door mirror backing cover missing

Nearside and offside front outer body sill/wing panel corroded but no holes/sharp exposed edges

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside - Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2024 137,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer body sill and wing wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield(s) loose

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded and front flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill and wing wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and offside door mirror backing cover missing

Nearside and offside front outer body sill/wing panel corroded but no holes/sharp exposed edges

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside - Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 128,275 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill and wing wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill and wing wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

front offside door mirror backing cover missing but no sharp exposed edges present

Fail 6 Apr 2023 128,275 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill and wing wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill and wing wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

front offside door mirror backing cover missing but no sharp exposed edges present

Pass 7 Apr 2022 118,778 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front offside door mirror backing cover missing but no sharp exposed edges present

Pass 1 Apr 2021 110,197 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the central and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2020 102,230 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,930 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,751 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,854 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 69,759 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,327 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear coil spring showing signs of corrosion

slight wear in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear coil spring showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,165 miles

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

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

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JHL is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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