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DX57 LJE

2007 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 LJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026

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

Pass 20 May 2025

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play only just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2025

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play only just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024

engine oil just below minimum mark

Fail 3 May 2024

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil just below minimum mark

Pass 19 May 2023 76,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 66,863 miles
Pass 4 May 2021

rear exhaust hanger bracket broken but secure

Fail 4 May 2021

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust hanger bracket broken but secure

Pass 4 May 2020 53,852 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 53,852 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 49,538 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 49,538 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 45,023 miles

front no plate slightly delaminated

o/s/f brake caliper bleeding screw broken fluid not leaking

Pass 10 May 2017 40,840 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 36,195 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,788 miles

n/s/f tyre 2/3mm and o/s/rear tyre cracking outer wall

Fail 25 Apr 2015 31,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre 2/3mm and o/s/rear tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,447 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,401 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 16,416 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 8,337 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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DX57 LJE is a 2007 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,402 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DX57 LJE, 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 DX57 LJE registered?

DX57 LJE is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is DX57 LJE safe to buy?

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