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DY57 EFF

2007 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,967 mi
Last recorded93,967 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 EFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 93,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside corrosion present on outer sill to wheel arch

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside corrosion present on outer sill to wheel arch

corrosion present on front subframe

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear inner sill end

corrosion present on rear suspension components

slight damage on exhaust heat shield

Fail 12 Sep 2022 93,967 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside corrosion present on outer sill to wheel arch

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside corrosion present on outer sill to wheel arch

corrosion present on front subframe

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear inner sill end

corrosion present on rear suspension components

slight damage on exhaust heat shield

Pass 1 Sep 2021 91,988 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 91,988 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,117 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 86,117 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 72,257 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,393 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,576 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,317 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 33,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,450 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,438 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,037 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,324 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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DY57 EFF is a 2007 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY57 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

DY57 EFF is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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The MOT history for DY57 EFF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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