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DV57 GDA

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,128 mi
Last recorded146,128 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 GDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 146,128 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension is corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 89,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 89,703 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet can not be oppened (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 68,982 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

suspension corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,587 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

middle exhaust slight blow

offside rear shockabsorber slight leak

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight damage to windscreen at bottom

Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,512 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 50,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,130 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear trailor arm bushes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,466 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,700 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,522 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,522 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,786 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 22,478 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,510 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 GDA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV57 GDA, 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 GDA is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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