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2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,745 mi
Last recorded100,745 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 CSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 100,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre approaching limit for wear

slight wear in front rear lower arm bushes

Fail 15 Sep 2016 100,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre approaching limit for wear

slight wear in front rear lower arm bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,901 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s rear damper misting in oil

rear axle tread getting low

Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tread app limit wearing on inner tread

n/s rear damper misting in oil

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,305 miles

n/s front tread app limit wearing on inner tread

n/s rear damper misting in oil

Pass 1 Sep 2012 66,942 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2011 57,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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DY57 CSV is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY57 CSV, 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 DY57 CSV registered?

DY57 CSV is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is DY57 CSV safe to buy?

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