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DY07 LWA

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,526 mi
Last recorded128,526 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 LWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 128,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both sill corroded rear

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 115,856 miles

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

offside front wing corroded

offside rear sill corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,053 miles

Covers fitted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front both coil springs has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension components has corrosion age related

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2018 102,964 miles

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

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

covers-fitted

oil-leak

Fail 18 Aug 2018 162,964 miles

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

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

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

covers-fitted

oil-leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,933 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 98,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,895 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear springs corroded/ suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2016 88,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear springs corroded/ suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,264 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 62,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2012 55,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,523 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,405 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DY07 LWA is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY07 LWA, 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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DY07 LWA is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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