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DY56 VGT

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

135,894 mi
Last recorded135,894 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 VGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 135,894 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 134,153 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 132,182 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 129,512 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 125,610 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 125,610 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 120,405 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded and breaking away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,872 miles

Both rear tyres approaching wear limit

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,276 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Dec 2016 99,948 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,525 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre, 205/55/16

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil residue on lower engine bay

Pass 4 Dec 2014 88,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2013 84,448 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

nail in offside rear tyre. 205/55r16

offside rear bumper damage

oil leaking from gearbox

Pass 10 Dec 2012 78,810 miles

cut in n/s/f outer side wall

o/s gearbox driveshaft seal leaking

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2012 78,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in n/s/f outer side wall

o/s gearbox driveshaft seal leaking

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,736 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 56,796 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 42,967 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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DY56 VGT is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DY56 VGT, 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 DY56 VGT registered?

DY56 VGT is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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The MOT history for DY56 VGT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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