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2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DX57 RLU

DX57 RLU

2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 105,612 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2022.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2007 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Jun 2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (08 Feb 2022)
Recorded Mileage
105,612 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Jun 2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 08 Feb 2022
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2007
Engine
1596cc
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DX57 RLU Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2021
  • 105,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

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DX57 RLU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 08:58
MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (DX57 RLU) between July 2010 and June 2021.

The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 28 June 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.

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DX57 RLU Mileage History

  1. 30/07/201020,658 mi
  2. 15/07/201130,234 mi+9,576 mi
  3. 29/06/201241,991 mi+11,757 mi
  4. 07/06/201352,581 mi+10,590 mi
  5. 18/06/201459,383 mi+6,802 mi
  6. 24/06/201568,302 mi+8,919 mi
  7. 24/06/201568,302 mi
  8. 15/06/201675,823 mi+7,521 mi
  9. 16/06/201675,853 mi+30 mi
  10. 26/06/201783,898 mi+8,045 mi
  11. 26/06/201783,899 mi+1 mi
  12. 21/06/201888,804 mi+4,905 mi
  13. 21/06/201888,804 mi
  14. 27/06/201995,926 mi+7,122 mi
  15. 28/06/201995,956 mi+30 mi
  16. 22/06/2020102,468 mi+6,512 mi
  17. 25/06/2021105,598 mi+3,130 mi
  18. 28/06/2021105,612 mi+14 mi

Average of roughly 7,784 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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