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DV57 WGC

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,204 mi
Last recorded124,204 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 124,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 119,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front front shock rusty

Offside Front front spring rusty

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2023 119,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front front shock rusty

Offside Front front spring rusty

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2022 113,764 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors to inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 8 Nov 2022 113,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors to inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 5 Nov 2021 108,026 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors to inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape

o/s/f driveshaft support bearing noisey

Fail 5 Nov 2021 108,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front mounts detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors to inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape

o/s/f driveshaft support bearing noisey

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,901 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,522 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 96,272 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,571 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 85,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 75,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shields not secure

offside rear registration plate lamp dim

Fail 21 Nov 2017 75,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shields not secure

offside rear registration plate lamp dim

Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,150 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,060 miles

exhaust heat shields not secure

offside rear number plate light dim

Fail 3 Nov 2015 61,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shields not secure

offside front tyre worn unevenly

offside rear number plate light dim

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,556 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 52,467 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,103 miles

Front lower arm bushes cracked.

Light corrosion on brake discs.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 44,103 miles

Front lower arm bushes cracked.

Light corrosion on brake discs.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WGC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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