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DV57 BVZ

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,953 mi
Last recorded108,953 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 BVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 108,953 miles

vehicle very corroded underneath including subframes and suspension components

Fail 2 Nov 2020 108,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

vehicle very corroded underneath including subframes and suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2019 105,681 miles

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

vehicle very rusty underneath including subframes and suspension components

Fail 26 Nov 2019 105,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle very rusty underneath including subframes and suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,413 miles

Exhaust back box deterioated

Under car has light corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2018 98,413 miles

Offside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside not working (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box deterioated

Under car has light corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2017 91,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 81,911 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 81,911 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,648 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front inner discs edge correded

Offside Front inner brake disc corroeded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 61,870 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 61,870 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,976 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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DV57 BVZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV57 BVZ, 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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DV57 BVZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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