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DX57 RLU

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,612 mi
Last recorded105,612 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 RLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 105,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 25 Jun 2021 105,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 22 Jun 2020 102,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,956 miles

Central Front reg plate has water marks

Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,926 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front reg plate has water marks

Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,804 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 88,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,899 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 83,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front rack end has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,853 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 75,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,302 miles

front tyres badly worn inner treads- suggest replaced and tracked

Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,302 miles

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

front tyres badly worn inner treads- suggest replaced and tracked

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,383 miles

nearside front and offside front brake discs becoming corroded on inside faces

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,581 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,234 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,658 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 RLU is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DX57 RLU, 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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DX57 RLU is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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