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DY07 LYV

2007 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,507 mi
Last recorded158,507 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 LYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 158,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 151,197 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 146,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2013 146,471 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 138,165 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 130,819 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 130,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 124,890 miles

near side rear brake disc corroded slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2010 124,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear brake disc corroded slightly

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 LYV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DY07 LYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY07 LYV registered?

DY07 LYV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 May 2007.

Is DY07 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY07 LYV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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