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DY57 CUG

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,508 mi
Last recorded122,508 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 CUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 122,508 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi brackets broken, exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 122,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi brackets broken, exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 116,669 miles

Exhaust front flexi mounting broken, exhaust still secure.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner & outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Inner & outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Within outer tread ()

Pass 13 May 2024 110,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still securing exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 105,305 miles

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

general corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 5 Sep 2022 105,275 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Centre and rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,410 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,410 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2020 101,663 miles

rear axle tyre walls showing signs of crazing

Pass 9 Sep 2019 98,882 miles

n/s front tyre on limit for wear.2,n/s rear tyre walls showing signs of crazing..

Fail 9 Sep 2019 98,882 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

n/s front tyre on limit for wear.2,n/s rear tyre walls showing signs of crazing..

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,048 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,036 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 205/5017 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 80,280 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 205/5017 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 61,880 miles

small cracks in sidewalls on offside and nearside rear tyres

Fail 6 Sep 2012 53,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,980 miles

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

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 CUG is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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