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RUI 1148

2007 Ford Focus LX

Black Other 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,838 mi
Last recorded109,838 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 1148
MakeFord
ModelFocus LX
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 109,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 108,332 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 108,315 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2024 108,153 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 101,357 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 101,135 miles
Pass 29 May 2022 93,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 72,747 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2020 72,715 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,035 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus LX?

Based on 3,831 MOT tests across 1,550 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,718
Miles/Year
1,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1
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RUI 1148 is a 2007 Ford Focus LX in Black with a 1,596cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Ford Focus LX fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUI 1148, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUI 1148?

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What year was RUI 1148 registered?

RUI 1148 is a 2007 Ford Focus LX, first registered on 31 August 2007.

Is RUI 1148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 1148 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUI 1148 have outstanding finance?

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