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DV57 YBE

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,481 mi
Last recorded106,481 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 YBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 106,481 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 106,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Pinch bolt nut loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2021 100,583 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 100,578 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 94,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 87,509 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 87,508 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,623 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 82,623 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Unable to open bonnet therefore unabl;e to check components contained therein`

Pass 14 Jan 2017 79,258 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,117 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 68,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,494 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre has a cut to side wall. not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged - cords not visable

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,170 miles

rear tyre treads low

** STRONG ADVISE ** front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated with slight movement

clutch pedal rubber missing

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,993 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated with slight play

Fail 30 Jan 2012 42,992 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated with slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,379 miles

Child safety seat fitted to rear centre seat

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2011 34,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child safety seat fitted to rear centre seat

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 YBE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YBE, 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 YBE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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