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DV57 FLB

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,017 mi
Last recorded129,017 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 FLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 129,017 miles

BONNET HAS TEMP REPAIR TO LOCKING DEVICE

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 5 Jul 2016 128,398 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 114,133 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 113,862 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,874 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 92,713 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,373 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,900 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,586 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 39,200 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 FLB is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FLB, 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 DV57 FLB registered?

DV57 FLB is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is DV57 FLB safe to buy?

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